Irregular verbs in their three forms (V1, V2, V3)
be (is, am, are)
- Base
Form: be
- Past
Simple: was, were
- Past
Participle: been
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: I want to be a teacher.
- Past
Simple: She was happy with the results.
- Past
Participle: They have been to Paris several times.
beat
- Base
Form: beat
- Past
Simple: beat
- Past
Participle: beaten
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: He will beat the drum.
- Past
Simple: She beat him at chess yesterday.
- Past
Participle: The champion has beaten all his rivals.
become
- Base
Form: become
- Past
Simple: became
- Past
Participle: become
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: She hopes to become a doctor.
- Past
Simple: He became very successful.
- Past
Participle: They have become good friends over the years.
begin
- Base
Form: begin
- Past
Simple: began
- Past
Participle: begun
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: The show will begin at 8 PM.
- Past
Simple: The concert began on time.
- Past
Participle: The project has begun successfully.
bend
- Base
Form: bend
- Past
Simple: bent
- Past
Participle: bent
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Please bend down to pick it up.
- Past
Simple: He bent the wire into a shape.
- Past
Participle: The metal has been bent into a circle.
bet
- Base
Form: bet
- Past
Simple: bet
- Past
Participle: bet
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: I bet you can't guess the answer.
- Past
Simple: She bet on the winning horse.
- Past
Participle: They have bet all their money on the game.
bid
- Base
Form: bid
- Past
Simple: bid
- Past
Participle: bid
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: They will bid for the antique.
- Past
Simple: He bid a high price for the painting.
- Past
Participle: She has bid on several items at the auction.
bite
- Base
Form: bite
- Past
Simple: bit
- Past
Participle: bitten
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Watch out! The dog might bite.
- Past
Simple: She bit into the apple.
- Past
Participle: He has been bitten by a mosquito.
blow
- Base
Form: blow
- Past
Simple: blew
- Past
Participle: blown
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: You should blow out the candles.
- Past
Simple: The wind blew strongly last night.
- Past
Participle: The leaves have been blown away.
break
- Base
Form: break
- Past
Simple: broke
- Past
Participle: broken
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Try not to break the vase.
- Past
Simple: He broke his phone accidentally.
- Past
Participle: The glass has been broken into pieces.
Bring
- Base
Form: bring
- Past
Simple: brought
- Past
Participle: brought
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please bring your textbook to class."
- Past
Simple: "She brought her friend to the party last night."
- Past
Participle: "The letter has been brought to the office."
Build
- Base
Form: build
- Past
Simple: built
- Past
Participle: built
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "They plan to build a new house."
- Past
Simple: "They built a treehouse when they were kids."
- Past
Participle: "The house has been built over the last year."
Burn
- Base
Form: burn
- Past
Simple: burned/burnt
- Past
Participle: burned/burnt
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Be careful not to burn the toast."
- Past
Simple: "He burned the letters accidentally."
- Past
Participle: "The documents have been burned."
Buy
- Base
Form: buy
- Past
Simple: bought
- Past
Participle: bought
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "She wants to buy a new laptop."
- Past
Simple: "He bought a new car yesterday."
- Past
Participle: "The tickets have been bought already."
Catch
- Base
Form: catch
- Past
Simple: caught
- Past
Participle: caught
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Can you catch the ball?"
- Past
Simple: "She caught the train just in time."
- Past
Participle: "The ball has been caught by the player."
Choose
- Base
Form: choose
- Past
Simple: chose
- Past
Participle: chosen
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "You need to choose a book for the report."
- Past
Simple: "They chose the blue paint for the room."
- Past
Participle: "The team has chosen their captain."
Come
- Base
Form: come
- Past
Simple: came
- Past
Participle: come
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please come to my office."
- Past
Simple: "She came to the meeting early."
- Past
Participle: "The guests have come and gone."
Cost
- Base
Form: cost
- Past
Simple: cost
- Past
Participle: cost
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "How much does this book cost?"
- Past
Simple: "The repairs cost a fortune."
- Past
Participle: "The damage has cost us a lot."
Cut
- Base
Form: cut
- Past
Simple: cut
- Past
Participle: cut
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please cut the paper carefully."
- Past
Simple: "He cut the rope with a knife."
- Past
Participle: "The paper has been cut into strips."
Dig
- Base
Form: dig
- Past
Simple: dug
- Past
Participle: dug
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "They plan to dig a hole in the garden."
- Past
Simple: "She dug up the garden last weekend."
- Past
Participle: "The hole has been dug."
Dive
- Base
Form: dive
- I
like to dive into the pool during summer.
- Past
Simple: dove
- He
dove into the lake to save the dog.
- Past
Participle: dived
- She
has dived from high places before.
Description: "Dive" means to jump into
water with your head first. The past simple "dove" is used mainly in
American English, while "dived" is common in British English.
Do
- Base
Form: do
- I
need to do my homework before dinner.
- Past
Simple: did
- He
did his chores yesterday.
- Past
Participle: done
- The
project has been done for a week.
Description: "Do" means to perform an
action or task. "Did" is used for past actions, while
"done" is the form used with perfect tenses.
Draw
- Base
Form: draw
- She
loves to draw pictures of animals.
- Past
Simple: drew
- He
drew a beautiful landscape last week.
- Past
Participle: drawn
- The
portrait has been drawn with great skill.
Description: "Draw" means to create images
with a pencil or pen. "Drew" is the past tense, and "drawn"
is used in perfect tenses.
Dream
- Base
Form: dream
- I
dream about traveling the world.
- Past
Simple: dreamed/dreamt
- She
dreamed of being a famous actress.
- Past
Participle: dreamed/dreamt
- They
have dreamed of a better future.
Description: "Dream" refers to thoughts or
images experienced during sleep or aspirational thoughts. Both
"dreamed" and "dreamt" are acceptable for past and perfect
forms.
Drive
- Base
Form: drive
- He
will drive to the office tomorrow.
- Past
Simple: drove
- She
drove through the city last night.
- Past
Participle: driven
- They
have driven across the country.
Description: "Drive" means to operate a
vehicle. "Drove" is used for past actions, and "driven" is
used with perfect tenses.
Drink
- Base
Form: drink
- I
usually drink coffee in the morning.
- Past
Simple: drank
- He
drank a glass of water after the run.
- Past
Participle: drunk
- She
has drunk all the juice.
Description: "Drink" refers to consuming
liquids. "Drank" is the past form, and "drunk" is used in
perfect tenses.
Eat
- Base
Form: eat
- They
eat dinner at 7 PM.
- Past
Simple: ate
- I
ate a sandwich for lunch.
- Past
Participle: eaten
- The
cake has been eaten already.
Description: "Eat" means to consume food.
"Ate" is the past form, and "eaten" is used in perfect
tenses.
Fall
- Base
Form: fall
- The
leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
- Past
Simple: fell
- She
fell off her bike yesterday.
- Past
Participle: fallen
- The
tree has fallen during the storm.
Description: "Fall" means to drop or
descend. "Fell" is used for past actions, and "fallen" is
used with perfect tenses.
Feel
- Base
Form: feel
- I
feel happy today.
- Past
Simple: felt
- She
felt nervous before the exam.
- Past
Participle: felt
- They
have felt the changes in the weather.
Description: "Feel" refers to experiencing
emotions or sensations. "Felt" is used for both past and perfect
tenses.
Fight
- Base
Form: fight
- They
fight for their rights.
- Past
Simple: fought
- He
fought bravely in the battle.
- Past
Participle: fought
- The
teams have fought many matches this season.
Description: "Fight" means to engage in a
conflict or struggle. "Fought" is used for past actions and perfect
tenses.
Find (V1:
find, V2: found, V3: found)
- Base
Form: "I often find my keys in the same place."
- Past
Simple: "Yesterday, I found an old photograph in the attic."
- Past
Participle: "She has found a solution to the problem."
Fly (V1:
fly, V2: flew, V3: flown)
- Base
Form: "Birds fly south for the winter."
- Past
Simple: "Last summer, we flew to Paris for vacation."
- Past
Participle: "By the time we arrived, the plane had already
flown."
Forget (V1:
forget, V2: forgot, V3: forgotten)
- Base
Form: "I always forget where I put my glasses."
- Past
Simple: "She forgot to send the email yesterday."
- Past
Participle: "He has forgotten the name of the restaurant."
Forgive (V1:
forgive, V2: forgave, V3: forgiven)
- Base
Form: "It's important to forgive those who wrong you."
- Past
Simple: "She forgave him for his mistakes."
- Past
Participle: "He has forgiven his friend for the
misunderstanding."
Freeze (V1:
freeze, V2: froze, V3: frozen)
- Base
Form: "I usually freeze leftovers for later."
- Past
Simple: "The lake froze over during the cold spell."
- Past
Participle: "The food has been frozen to preserve it."
Get (V1:
get, V2: got, V3: gotten/got)
- Base
Form: "I need to get a new phone."
- Past
Simple: "He got a promotion at work last week."
- Past
Participle: "She has gotten very good at playing the piano."
(or "She has got very good at playing the piano.")
Give (V1:
give, V2: gave, V3: given)
- Base
Form: "Please give me your phone number."
- Past
Simple: "He gave me a beautiful gift for my birthday."
- Past
Participle: "They have given us a lot of useful advice."
Go (V1: go,
V2: went, V3: gone)
- Base
Form: "I go to the gym every morning."
- Past
Simple: "We went to the new restaurant last night."
- Past
Participle: "They have gone on vacation for two weeks."
Grow (V1:
grow, V2: grew, V3: grown)
- Base
Form: "Plants need sunlight to grow."
- Past
Simple: "She grew up in a small town."
- Past
Participle: "The company has grown significantly in the last
year."
Hang (V1:
hang, V2: hung, V3: hung)
- Base
Form: "I like to hang pictures on the wall."
- Past
Simple: "He hung the coat on the hook."
- Past
Participle: "The decorations have been hung up for the
party."
1. Have (V1), Had (V2), Had (V3)
- Description:
"Have" is used to show possession, experiences, or necessity.
- Examples:
- V1:
I have a meeting at 10 AM.
- V2:
She had a wonderful time at the party yesterday.
- V3:
They have had their breakfast already.
2. Hear (V1), Heard (V2), Heard (V3)
- Description:
"Hear" means to perceive sound with the ears.
- Examples:
- V1:
Can you hear the birds singing?
- V2:
I heard a strange noise last night.
- V3:
We have heard this song many times.
3. Hide (V1), Hid (V2), Hidden (V3)
- Description:
"Hide" means to put or keep out of sight.
- Examples:
- V1:
Children like to hide during hide and seek.
- V2:
He hid the key under the doormat.
- V3:
The treasure was hidden in the cave.
4. Hit (V1), Hit (V2), Hit (V3)
- Description:
"Hit" means to strike something or someone.
- Examples:
- V1:
Please don't hit your brother.
- V2:
She hit the ball out of the park.
- V3:
The car has hit the wall.
5. Hold (V1), Held (V2), Held (V3)
- Description:
"Hold" means to grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or
hands.
- Examples:
- V1:
Can you hold this for a moment?
- V2:
She held the baby gently.
- V3:
They have held the event annually for ten years.
6. Hurt (V1), Hurt (V2), Hurt (V3)
- Description:
"Hurt" means to cause pain or injury.
- Examples:
- V1:
Don't hurt yourself on the sharp edges.
- V2:
He hurt his foot while playing soccer.
- V3:
She has never hurt anyone intentionally.
7. Keep (V1), Kept (V2), Kept (V3)
- Description:
"Keep" means to retain or continue to have.
- Examples:
- V1:
Please keep the noise down.
- V2:
She kept all her old letters.
- V3:
They have kept the tradition alive.
8. Know (V1), Knew (V2), Known (V3)
- Description:
"Know" means to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or
information.
- Examples:
- V1:
I know the answer to the question.
- V2:
He knew the risks involved.
- V3:
She has known him since childhood.
9. Lay (V1), Laid (V2), Laid (V3)
- Description:
"Lay" means to put something down gently or carefully.
- Examples:
- V1:
I lay the book on the table.
- V2:
She laid the baby in the crib.
- V3:
They have laid the foundation for the new building.
10. Lead (V1), Led (V2), Led (V3)
- Description:
"Lead" means to guide or be in charge of.
- Examples:
- V1:
He will lead the team to victory.
- V2:
She led the group through the museum.
- V3:
They have led the company for over a decade.
Leave (Base
Form: leave, Past Simple: left, Past Participle: left)
- Description:
To go away from a place.
- Sentence:
I always leave work at 5 PM. Yesterday, I left early to catch the train. I
have left my keys at home.
Lend (Base Form:
lend, Past Simple: lent, Past Participle: lent)
- Description:
To give something to someone for a short period, expecting it to be returned.
- Sentence:
Can you lend me a book? I lent him my notes last week. I have lent my bike
to my brother.
Let (Base Form:
let, Past Simple: let, Past Participle: let)
- Description:
To allow someone to do something.
- Sentence:
Please let me finish my work. I let my friend borrow my car yesterday. She
has let her dog run freely in the yard.
Lie (Base Form:
lie, Past Simple: lay, Past Participle: lain)
- Description:
To be in a horizontal position.
- Sentence:
I lie down to rest every afternoon. Yesterday, I lay on the beach for
hours. I have lain in bed all day because I am sick.
Lose (Base Form:
lose, Past Simple: lost, Past Participle: lost)
- Description:
To be unable to find something or to have something taken away.
- Sentence:
Don't lose your keys! I lost my wallet yesterday. He has lost his job
recently.
Make (Base Form:
make, Past Simple: made, Past Participle: made)
- Description:
To create or produce something.
- Sentence:
I make breakfast every morning. She made a cake for the party. They have
made a decision to move.
Mean (Base Form:
mean, Past Simple: meant, Past Participle: meant)
- Description:
To signify or intend to express.
- Sentence:
What do you mean by that? He meant to help, but he got distracted. I have
meant to call you for days.
Meet (Base Form:
meet, Past Simple: met, Past Participle: met)
- Description:
To come into the presence or company of someone.
- Sentence:
I meet my friends every Friday. I met her at the conference last year. We
have met several times before.
Pay (Base Form:
pay, Past Simple: paid, Past Participle: paid)
- Description:
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
- Sentence:
I pay my bills online. She paid the rent yesterday. They have paid for the
tickets already.
Put (Base Form:
put, Past Simple: put, Past Participle: put)
- Description:
To move something to a particular position.
- Sentence:
Please put the book on the table. I put my phone on silent during the
meeting. She has put the groceries away.
Read (read,
read, read)
- V1:
"I read a book every night before bed."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"I read an interesting article yesterday."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating an action completed in the past.
- V3:
"I have read that book several times."
- Description:
Past participle, used with "have" to indicate an action that
happened at some point before now.
Ride (ride,
rode, ridden)
- V1:
"I ride my bike to work."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"She rode a horse for the first time last week."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have ridden on that roller coaster many times."
- Description:
Past participle, used with "have" for an action completed
before now.
Ring (ring,
rang, rung)
- V1:
"I ring the bell when I arrive."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular action.
- V2:
"The phone rang loudly during the meeting."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating an action that occurred in the past.
- V3:
"The church bells have rung every Sunday for years."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Rise (rise,
rose, risen)
- V1:
"I rise early every morning."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"The sun rose at 6 AM today."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a past event.
- V3:
"The price of gold has risen significantly this year."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action that happened before now.
Run (run, ran,
run)
- V1:
"I run three miles every day."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He ran a marathon last month."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has run in several competitions."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Say (say, said,
said)
- V1:
"I say what I mean."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"She said she would come to the party."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have said that they will support the project."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
See (see, saw,
seen)
- V1:
"I see the mountains from my window."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular perception.
- V2:
"We saw a great movie last night."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"I have seen that film multiple times."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action that happened before now.
Sell (sell,
sold, sold)
- V1:
"They sell fresh vegetables at the market."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He sold his car last week."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has sold many paintings in her career."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Send (send,
sent, sent)
- V1:
"I send emails every morning."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He sent a letter to his friend yesterday."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have sent the invitations for the event."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Show (show,
showed, shown)
- V1:
"I show my ID at the entrance."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He showed his project to the class."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has shown great improvement this year."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
be (is, am, are)
- Base
Form: be
- Past
Simple: was, were
- Past
Participle: been
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: I want to be a teacher.
- Past
Simple: She was happy with the results.
- Past
Participle: They have been to Paris several times.
beat
- Base
Form: beat
- Past
Simple: beat
- Past
Participle: beaten
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: He will beat the drum.
- Past
Simple: She beat him at chess yesterday.
- Past
Participle: The champion has beaten all his rivals.
become
- Base
Form: become
- Past
Simple: became
- Past
Participle: become
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: She hopes to become a doctor.
- Past
Simple: He became very successful.
- Past
Participle: They have become good friends over the years.
begin
- Base
Form: begin
- Past
Simple: began
- Past
Participle: begun
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: The show will begin at 8 PM.
- Past
Simple: The concert began on time.
- Past
Participle: The project has begun successfully.
bend
- Base
Form: bend
- Past
Simple: bent
- Past
Participle: bent
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Please bend down to pick it up.
- Past
Simple: He bent the wire into a shape.
- Past
Participle: The metal has been bent into a circle.
bet
- Base
Form: bet
- Past
Simple: bet
- Past
Participle: bet
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: I bet you can't guess the answer.
- Past
Simple: She bet on the winning horse.
- Past
Participle: They have bet all their money on the game.
bid
- Base
Form: bid
- Past
Simple: bid
- Past
Participle: bid
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: They will bid for the antique.
- Past
Simple: He bid a high price for the painting.
- Past
Participle: She has bid on several items at the auction.
bite
- Base
Form: bite
- Past
Simple: bit
- Past
Participle: bitten
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Watch out! The dog might bite.
- Past
Simple: She bit into the apple.
- Past
Participle: He has been bitten by a mosquito.
blow
- Base
Form: blow
- Past
Simple: blew
- Past
Participle: blown
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: You should blow out the candles.
- Past
Simple: The wind blew strongly last night.
- Past
Participle: The leaves have been blown away.
break
- Base
Form: break
- Past
Simple: broke
- Past
Participle: broken
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: Try not to break the vase.
- Past
Simple: He broke his phone accidentally.
- Past
Participle: The glass has been broken into pieces.
Bring
- Base
Form: bring
- Past
Simple: brought
- Past
Participle: brought
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please bring your textbook to class."
- Past
Simple: "She brought her friend to the party last night."
- Past
Participle: "The letter has been brought to the office."
Build
- Base
Form: build
- Past
Simple: built
- Past
Participle: built
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "They plan to build a new house."
- Past
Simple: "They built a treehouse when they were kids."
- Past
Participle: "The house has been built over the last year."
Burn
- Base
Form: burn
- Past
Simple: burned/burnt
- Past
Participle: burned/burnt
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Be careful not to burn the toast."
- Past
Simple: "He burned the letters accidentally."
- Past
Participle: "The documents have been burned."
Buy
- Base
Form: buy
- Past
Simple: bought
- Past
Participle: bought
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "She wants to buy a new laptop."
- Past
Simple: "He bought a new car yesterday."
- Past
Participle: "The tickets have been bought already."
Catch
- Base
Form: catch
- Past
Simple: caught
- Past
Participle: caught
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Can you catch the ball?"
- Past
Simple: "She caught the train just in time."
- Past
Participle: "The ball has been caught by the player."
Choose
- Base
Form: choose
- Past
Simple: chose
- Past
Participle: chosen
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "You need to choose a book for the report."
- Past
Simple: "They chose the blue paint for the room."
- Past
Participle: "The team has chosen their captain."
Come
- Base
Form: come
- Past
Simple: came
- Past
Participle: come
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please come to my office."
- Past
Simple: "She came to the meeting early."
- Past
Participle: "The guests have come and gone."
Cost
- Base
Form: cost
- Past
Simple: cost
- Past
Participle: cost
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "How much does this book cost?"
- Past
Simple: "The repairs cost a fortune."
- Past
Participle: "The damage has cost us a lot."
Cut
- Base
Form: cut
- Past
Simple: cut
- Past
Participle: cut
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "Please cut the paper carefully."
- Past
Simple: "He cut the rope with a knife."
- Past
Participle: "The paper has been cut into strips."
Dig
- Base
Form: dig
- Past
Simple: dug
- Past
Participle: dug
- Sentences:
- Base
Form: "They plan to dig a hole in the garden."
- Past
Simple: "She dug up the garden last weekend."
- Past
Participle: "The hole has been dug."
Dive
- Base
Form: dive
- I
like to dive into the pool during summer.
- Past
Simple: dove
- He
dove into the lake to save the dog.
- Past
Participle: dived
- She
has dived from high places before.
Description: "Dive" means to jump into
water with your head first. The past simple "dove" is used mainly in
American English, while "dived" is common in British English.
Do
- Base
Form: do
- I
need to do my homework before dinner.
- Past
Simple: did
- He
did his chores yesterday.
- Past
Participle: done
- The
project has been done for a week.
Description: "Do" means to perform an
action or task. "Did" is used for past actions, while
"done" is the form used with perfect tenses.
Draw
- Base
Form: draw
- She
loves to draw pictures of animals.
- Past
Simple: drew
- He
drew a beautiful landscape last week.
- Past
Participle: drawn
- The
portrait has been drawn with great skill.
Description: "Draw" means to create images
with a pencil or pen. "Drew" is the past tense, and "drawn"
is used in perfect tenses.
Dream
- Base
Form: dream
- I
dream about traveling the world.
- Past
Simple: dreamed/dreamt
- She
dreamed of being a famous actress.
- Past
Participle: dreamed/dreamt
- They
have dreamed of a better future.
Description: "Dream" refers to thoughts or
images experienced during sleep or aspirational thoughts. Both
"dreamed" and "dreamt" are acceptable for past and perfect
forms.
Drive
- Base
Form: drive
- He
will drive to the office tomorrow.
- Past
Simple: drove
- She
drove through the city last night.
- Past
Participle: driven
- They
have driven across the country.
Description: "Drive" means to operate a
vehicle. "Drove" is used for past actions, and "driven" is
used with perfect tenses.
Drink
- Base
Form: drink
- I
usually drink coffee in the morning.
- Past
Simple: drank
- He
drank a glass of water after the run.
- Past
Participle: drunk
- She
has drunk all the juice.
Description: "Drink" refers to consuming
liquids. "Drank" is the past form, and "drunk" is used in
perfect tenses.
Eat
- Base
Form: eat
- They
eat dinner at 7 PM.
- Past
Simple: ate
- I
ate a sandwich for lunch.
- Past
Participle: eaten
- The
cake has been eaten already.
Description: "Eat" means to consume food.
"Ate" is the past form, and "eaten" is used in perfect
tenses.
Fall
- Base
Form: fall
- The
leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
- Past
Simple: fell
- She
fell off her bike yesterday.
- Past
Participle: fallen
- The
tree has fallen during the storm.
Description: "Fall" means to drop or
descend. "Fell" is used for past actions, and "fallen" is
used with perfect tenses.
Feel
- Base
Form: feel
- I
feel happy today.
- Past
Simple: felt
- She
felt nervous before the exam.
- Past
Participle: felt
- They
have felt the changes in the weather.
Description: "Feel" refers to experiencing
emotions or sensations. "Felt" is used for both past and perfect
tenses.
Fight
- Base
Form: fight
- They
fight for their rights.
- Past
Simple: fought
- He
fought bravely in the battle.
- Past
Participle: fought
- The
teams have fought many matches this season.
Description: "Fight" means to engage in a
conflict or struggle. "Fought" is used for past actions and perfect
tenses.
Find (V1:
find, V2: found, V3: found)
- Base
Form: "I often find my keys in the same place."
- Past
Simple: "Yesterday, I found an old photograph in the attic."
- Past
Participle: "She has found a solution to the problem."
Fly (V1:
fly, V2: flew, V3: flown)
- Base
Form: "Birds fly south for the winter."
- Past
Simple: "Last summer, we flew to Paris for vacation."
- Past
Participle: "By the time we arrived, the plane had already
flown."
Forget (V1:
forget, V2: forgot, V3: forgotten)
- Base
Form: "I always forget where I put my glasses."
- Past
Simple: "She forgot to send the email yesterday."
- Past
Participle: "He has forgotten the name of the restaurant."
Forgive (V1:
forgive, V2: forgave, V3: forgiven)
- Base
Form: "It's important to forgive those who wrong you."
- Past
Simple: "She forgave him for his mistakes."
- Past
Participle: "He has forgiven his friend for the
misunderstanding."
Freeze (V1:
freeze, V2: froze, V3: frozen)
- Base
Form: "I usually freeze leftovers for later."
- Past
Simple: "The lake froze over during the cold spell."
- Past
Participle: "The food has been frozen to preserve it."
Get (V1:
get, V2: got, V3: gotten/got)
- Base
Form: "I need to get a new phone."
- Past
Simple: "He got a promotion at work last week."
- Past
Participle: "She has gotten very good at playing the piano."
(or "She has got very good at playing the piano.")
Give (V1:
give, V2: gave, V3: given)
- Base
Form: "Please give me your phone number."
- Past
Simple: "He gave me a beautiful gift for my birthday."
- Past
Participle: "They have given us a lot of useful advice."
Go (V1: go,
V2: went, V3: gone)
- Base
Form: "I go to the gym every morning."
- Past
Simple: "We went to the new restaurant last night."
- Past
Participle: "They have gone on vacation for two weeks."
Grow (V1:
grow, V2: grew, V3: grown)
- Base
Form: "Plants need sunlight to grow."
- Past
Simple: "She grew up in a small town."
- Past
Participle: "The company has grown significantly in the last
year."
Hang (V1:
hang, V2: hung, V3: hung)
- Base
Form: "I like to hang pictures on the wall."
- Past
Simple: "He hung the coat on the hook."
- Past
Participle: "The decorations have been hung up for the
party."
1. Have (V1), Had (V2), Had (V3)
- Description:
"Have" is used to show possession, experiences, or necessity.
- Examples:
- V1:
I have a meeting at 10 AM.
- V2:
She had a wonderful time at the party yesterday.
- V3:
They have had their breakfast already.
2. Hear (V1), Heard (V2), Heard (V3)
- Description:
"Hear" means to perceive sound with the ears.
- Examples:
- V1:
Can you hear the birds singing?
- V2:
I heard a strange noise last night.
- V3:
We have heard this song many times.
3. Hide (V1), Hid (V2), Hidden (V3)
- Description:
"Hide" means to put or keep out of sight.
- Examples:
- V1:
Children like to hide during hide and seek.
- V2:
He hid the key under the doormat.
- V3:
The treasure was hidden in the cave.
4. Hit (V1), Hit (V2), Hit (V3)
- Description:
"Hit" means to strike something or someone.
- Examples:
- V1:
Please don't hit your brother.
- V2:
She hit the ball out of the park.
- V3:
The car has hit the wall.
5. Hold (V1), Held (V2), Held (V3)
- Description:
"Hold" means to grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or
hands.
- Examples:
- V1:
Can you hold this for a moment?
- V2:
She held the baby gently.
- V3:
They have held the event annually for ten years.
6. Hurt (V1), Hurt (V2), Hurt (V3)
- Description:
"Hurt" means to cause pain or injury.
- Examples:
- V1:
Don't hurt yourself on the sharp edges.
- V2:
He hurt his foot while playing soccer.
- V3:
She has never hurt anyone intentionally.
7. Keep (V1), Kept (V2), Kept (V3)
- Description:
"Keep" means to retain or continue to have.
- Examples:
- V1:
Please keep the noise down.
- V2:
She kept all her old letters.
- V3:
They have kept the tradition alive.
8. Know (V1), Knew (V2), Known (V3)
- Description:
"Know" means to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or
information.
- Examples:
- V1:
I know the answer to the question.
- V2:
He knew the risks involved.
- V3:
She has known him since childhood.
9. Lay (V1), Laid (V2), Laid (V3)
- Description:
"Lay" means to put something down gently or carefully.
- Examples:
- V1:
I lay the book on the table.
- V2:
She laid the baby in the crib.
- V3:
They have laid the foundation for the new building.
10. Lead (V1), Led (V2), Led (V3)
- Description:
"Lead" means to guide or be in charge of.
- Examples:
- V1:
He will lead the team to victory.
- V2:
She led the group through the museum.
- V3:
They have led the company for over a decade.
Leave (Base
Form: leave, Past Simple: left, Past Participle: left)
- Description:
To go away from a place.
- Sentence:
I always leave work at 5 PM. Yesterday, I left early to catch the train. I
have left my keys at home.
Lend (Base Form:
lend, Past Simple: lent, Past Participle: lent)
- Description:
To give something to someone for a short period, expecting it to be returned.
- Sentence:
Can you lend me a book? I lent him my notes last week. I have lent my bike
to my brother.
Let (Base Form:
let, Past Simple: let, Past Participle: let)
- Description:
To allow someone to do something.
- Sentence:
Please let me finish my work. I let my friend borrow my car yesterday. She
has let her dog run freely in the yard.
Lie (Base Form:
lie, Past Simple: lay, Past Participle: lain)
- Description:
To be in a horizontal position.
- Sentence:
I lie down to rest every afternoon. Yesterday, I lay on the beach for
hours. I have lain in bed all day because I am sick.
Lose (Base Form:
lose, Past Simple: lost, Past Participle: lost)
- Description:
To be unable to find something or to have something taken away.
- Sentence:
Don't lose your keys! I lost my wallet yesterday. He has lost his job
recently.
Make (Base Form:
make, Past Simple: made, Past Participle: made)
- Description:
To create or produce something.
- Sentence:
I make breakfast every morning. She made a cake for the party. They have
made a decision to move.
Mean (Base Form:
mean, Past Simple: meant, Past Participle: meant)
- Description:
To signify or intend to express.
- Sentence:
What do you mean by that? He meant to help, but he got distracted. I have
meant to call you for days.
Meet (Base Form:
meet, Past Simple: met, Past Participle: met)
- Description:
To come into the presence or company of someone.
- Sentence:
I meet my friends every Friday. I met her at the conference last year. We
have met several times before.
Pay (Base Form:
pay, Past Simple: paid, Past Participle: paid)
- Description:
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
- Sentence:
I pay my bills online. She paid the rent yesterday. They have paid for the
tickets already.
Put (Base Form:
put, Past Simple: put, Past Participle: put)
- Description:
To move something to a particular position.
- Sentence:
Please put the book on the table. I put my phone on silent during the
meeting. She has put the groceries away.
Read (read,
read, read)
- V1:
"I read a book every night before bed."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"I read an interesting article yesterday."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating an action completed in the past.
- V3:
"I have read that book several times."
- Description:
Past participle, used with "have" to indicate an action that
happened at some point before now.
Ride (ride,
rode, ridden)
- V1:
"I ride my bike to work."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"She rode a horse for the first time last week."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have ridden on that roller coaster many times."
- Description:
Past participle, used with "have" for an action completed
before now.
Ring (ring,
rang, rung)
- V1:
"I ring the bell when I arrive."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular action.
- V2:
"The phone rang loudly during the meeting."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating an action that occurred in the past.
- V3:
"The church bells have rung every Sunday for years."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Rise (rise,
rose, risen)
- V1:
"I rise early every morning."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"The sun rose at 6 AM today."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a past event.
- V3:
"The price of gold has risen significantly this year."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action that happened before now.
Run (run, ran,
run)
- V1:
"I run three miles every day."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He ran a marathon last month."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has run in several competitions."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Say (say, said,
said)
- V1:
"I say what I mean."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a habitual action.
- V2:
"She said she would come to the party."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have said that they will support the project."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
See (see, saw,
seen)
- V1:
"I see the mountains from my window."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular perception.
- V2:
"We saw a great movie last night."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"I have seen that film multiple times."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action that happened before now.
Sell (sell,
sold, sold)
- V1:
"They sell fresh vegetables at the market."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He sold his car last week."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has sold many paintings in her career."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Send (send,
sent, sent)
- V1:
"I send emails every morning."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He sent a letter to his friend yesterday."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"They have sent the invitations for the event."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Show (show,
showed, shown)
- V1:
"I show my ID at the entrance."
- Description:
Present tense, indicating a regular activity.
- V2:
"He showed his project to the class."
- Description:
Past tense, indicating a completed action.
- V3:
"She has shown great improvement this year."
- Description:
Past participle, indicating an action completed before now.
Shut (shut,
shut)
- Description:
To close something firmly.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please shut the door when you leave.
- V2:
He shut the windows before the storm started.
- V3:
The shop has been shut since Monday.
Sing (sing,
sang, sung)
- Description:
To produce musical sounds with the voice.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I like to sing in the shower.
- V2:
She sang beautifully at the concert.
- V3:
They have sung together for years.
Sit (sit,
sat, sat)
- Description:
To rest with the body supported by the buttocks.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please sit down.
- V2:
He sat on the bench for hours.
- V3:
They have sat at that table before.
Sleep
(sleep, slept, slept)
- Description:
To rest by closing the eyes and being in a state of inactivity.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I usually sleep for eight hours.
- V2:
She slept through the entire flight.
- V3:
He has slept in that bed since he was a child.
Speak
(speak, spoke, spoken)
- Description:
To use the voice to talk.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I need to speak with you.
- V2:
She spoke at the conference yesterday.
- V3:
They have spoken about this issue before.
Spend
(spend, spent, spent)
- Description:
To use time or money on something.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I plan to spend my vacation in Hawaii.
- V2:
He spent all his savings on a new car.
- V3:
They have spent many hours working on this project.
Stand
(stand, stood, stood)
- Description:
To be in an upright position on the feet.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please stand up for the national anthem.
- V2:
She stood in line for tickets.
- V3:
They have stood by each other through thick and thin.
Swim (swim,
swam, swum)
- Description:
To move through water by using the limbs.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I like to swim in the ocean.
- V2:
He swam across the lake.
- V3:
They have swum in many different pools.
Take (take,
took, taken)
- Description:
To acquire possession or control of something.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please take a seat.
- V2:
She took the book from the shelf.
- V3:
He has taken the test three times.
Teach
(teach, taught, taught)
- Description:
To impart knowledge or skills.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I teach English at a high school.
- V2:
She taught math last year.
- V3:
They have taught many students over the years.
Tear (tear,
tore, torn)
- Description:
To pull something apart or to pieces with force.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Be careful not to tear the paper.
- V2:
He tore his shirt during the game.
- V3:
The letter was torn into pieces.
Tell (tell,
told, told)
- Description:
To communicate information or facts.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please tell me the truth.
- V2:
She told him the news yesterday.
- V3:
They have told this story many times.
Think
(think, thought, thought)
- Description:
To have a particular belief or idea.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I think it's going to rain.
- V2:
She thought about it carefully.
- V3:
They have thought of a solution.
Throw
(throw, threw, thrown)
- Description:
To propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm
and hand.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Please throw the ball to me.
- V2:
He threw the ball across the field.
- V3:
The ball was thrown very fast.
Understand
(understand, understood, understood)
- Description:
To grasp the meaning or significance of something.
- Sentences:
- V1:
Do you understand the question?
- V2:
She understood the instructions clearly.
- V3:
They have understood the problem now.
Wake (wake,
woke, woken)
- Description:
To stop sleeping.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I usually wake up at 7 AM.
- V2:
He woke up late this morning.
- V3:
She has woken up already.
Wear (wear,
wore, worn)
- Description:
To have clothing, jewelry, etc. on the body.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I wear glasses.
- V2:
She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
- V3:
The shoes have been worn out.
Win (win,
won, won)
- Description:
To achieve victory in a contest or competition.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I want to win the game.
- V2:
He won the match yesterday.
- V3:
They have won several awards.
Write
(write, wrote, written)
- Description:
To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually paper, with a
pen, pencil, or other instrument.
- Sentences:
- V1:
I write emails every day.
- V2:
She wrote a letter to her friend.
- V3:
The book was written by a famous author.