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What does conjugating a verb mean?

Conjugating a verb means changing its form to reflect factors like:

* Person: Who is doing the action (I, you, he/she/it, we, they)

* Number: Singular or plural subject (e.g., "I walk" vs. "We walk")

* Tense: When the action happens (present, past, future)

* Mood: The speaker's attitude towards the action (indicative, imperative, subjunctive)

* Voice: Whether the subject performs or receives the action (active or passive)

For example:

* The verb "to walk" can be conjugated as follows:

* Present tense: I walk, you walk, he/she/it walks, we walk, they walk

* Past tense: I walked, you walked, he/she/it walked, we walked, they walked

* Future tense: I will walk, you will walk, he/she/it will walk, we will walk, they will walk

Why do we conjugate verbs?

* Clarity and accuracy: Conjugation helps us understand who is doing what, when, and how.

* Grammar rules: Many languages have strict rules about verb conjugation.

* Natural communication: We use conjugated verbs naturally in everyday speech and writing.

Let me know if you'd like me to explain verb conjugation in a specific language.

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