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Examples of the three basic forms. When you look up a verb in the dictionary, you will often find the three forms listed together, especially for irregular verbs. Here are some examples (regular verbs are printed in blue; irregular verbs are printed in black). Pronunciation and meaning. Warning:
Explore the world of verbs with our comprehensive list of over 500 English verbs in their V1, V2 and V3 forms. Whether you’re learning English or just want to expand your vocabulary, this comprehensive resource is here to help.
Do you know that all verbs (except “to be”) have five different forms? We’ll briefly explain each one and provide examples.
Understanding the connections between form, meaning and use helps learners develop a sense of how a language works and become more effective communicators. Expert speakers know and use many grammatical forms. They understand the meanings of these forms and use them for effective communication.
English verbs come in several forms. For example, the verb sing can be: sing, sang, sung, singing or sings. This is a total of 5 forms. Not many, considering that some languages (French, for example) have more than 30 forms for an individual verb.
In general, the -ing form (gerund) tends to refer to the activity (speaking, communicating) while the noun refers to the subject or concept (speech, communication). Often both forms are possible, as in your example, and sometimes only one form exists (writing, reading etc). Peter. The LearnEnglish Team.
