Questions and Answers
Which of the following is an example of a present tense 3rd person verb?
What is the past tense form of the irregular verb 'come'?
Which of the following compounds a regular verb for its past tense?
In which of the following scenarios would you use an irregular verb?
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Which of the following correctly identifies the nature of the verb in this sentence: 'He reads every day.'?
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Study Notes
3rd Person Verbs
Common Examples of 3rd Person Verbs
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Present Tense:
- He/She/It runs
- He/She/It eats
- He/She/It plays
- He/She/It reads
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Past Tense:
- He/She/It ran
- He/She/It ate
- He/She/It played
- He/She/It read
Regular vs Irregular Verbs
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Regular Verbs:
- Form the past tense by adding "-ed".
- Examples:
- walk → walked
- talk → talked
- play → played
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Irregular Verbs:
- Do not follow a consistent pattern in forming the past tense.
- Examples:
- go → went
- come → came
- have → had
- be → was/were
Key Points
- 3rd person verbs change form to agree with the subject (he, she, it).
- Regular verbs are predictable in their conjugation.
- Irregular verbs require memorization for correct past tense forms.
Common Examples of 3rd Person Verbs
- In present tense, the structure for 3rd person singular uses "He/She/It" followed by the verb (e.g., runs, eats, plays, reads).
- In past tense, the format remains "He/She/It" with the verb in its past form (e.g., ran, ate, played, read).
Regular vs Irregular Verbs
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Regular Verbs:
- Form their past tense by adding "-ed" to the base form (e.g., walk → walked, talk → talked, play → played).
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Irregular Verbs:
- Do not have a standard procedure for forming past tense, leading to variations that must be memorized (e.g., go → went, come → came, have → had, be → was/were).
Key Points
- The form of 3rd person verbs must align with the subject pronouns (he, she, it).
- Regular verbs provide a reliable pattern for past tense formation, making them easier to conjugate.
- Irregular verbs present unique challenges, as they do not follow predictable rules, necessitating individual memorization of different forms.
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Description
This quiz covers 3rd person verbs in both present and past tenses, highlighting the differences between regular and irregular verbs. Test your understanding of verb conjugations and the rules governing them. Perfect for learners focusing on English grammar.
