Regular Verbs
* Past Tense: Add "-ed" to the base form of the verb.
* Example: walk -> walked, play -> played, jump -> jumped
* Past Participle: Same as the past tense.
* Example: walked, played, jumped
Irregular Verbs
* Past Tense and Past Participle: No set rule. These verbs have unique forms that you'll need to memorize.
* Examples:
* go -> went -> gone
* see -> saw -> seen
* eat -> ate -> eaten
* give -> gave -> given
Helpful Tip: Many irregular verbs form their past participle with "-en" or "-n" (like "gone" or "taken").
Other Points to Remember:
* "To be": The verb "to be" is highly irregular. Its past tense and past participle forms are:
* Past Tense: was/were
* Past Participle: been
* Double Consonants: If the verb ends in a consonant + single vowel + consonant, double the final consonant before adding "-ed" or "-ing."
* Example: stop -> stopped, plan -> planned
Where to Find More Information:
* Online Dictionaries: Websites like Merriam-Webster or Oxford Languages provide verb conjugations.
* Grammar Textbooks: These offer comprehensive tables of irregular verbs.
* Verb Conjugation Charts: Many websites offer these for free online.
Let me know if you'd like examples of specific verbs or have any further questions!