Master regular and irregular verbs to improve your English sentence structure. Learn how base verbs change into past and past participle forms.
The form of the verb changes with time. Such a change is called Conjugation in English.
According to tense, the form of verb is changed and the change of this verb is called Conjugation of Verb.
There are three main forms of verbs. E.g.
- (i) Present
- (ii) Past
- (iii) Past Participle
Verbs are divided into two parts in terms of conversion: regular verb and irregular verb. You can also explore Regular and Irregular Verbs for more comprehensive rules and examples.
What is a Regular Verb?
The Verbs which are changed from base from to Past and Past Participle forms adding t, d or ed are called Regular Verb.
The regular verbs are also called Weak Verbs.
Examples of Regular Verbs
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| Kill | Killed | Killed |
| Die | Died | Died |
| Lend | Lent | Lent |
What is an Irregular Verb?
The verb that is formed past tense and past participle from the base form by changing the vowel in the body of the base form in an irregular order without adding d, t, ed, etc. is called Strong Verb or Irregular Verb.
The irregular verbs are also called Strong Verbs.
Examples of Irregular Verbs
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| Abide | Abode | Abode |
| Bear | Bore | Born |
| Befall | Befell | Befalllen |
Key Takeaways
- The form of the verb changes with time, known as Conjugation.
- Verbs feature three main forms: Present, Past, and Past Participle.
- Regular verbs (Weak Verbs) form their past and past participle by adding t, d, or ed.
- Irregular verbs (Strong Verbs) change vowels in the body of the base form without adding d, t, or ed.
Quick Practice
Test your understanding by writing the past and past participle forms of your own chosen regular and irregular verbs in the comments below!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are regular and irregular verbs?
Regular verbs are verbs that change from their base form to past and past participle forms by adding t, d, or ed. Irregular verbs are formed by changing the vowel in the body of the base form without adding d, t, or ed.
What is another name for regular and irregular verbs?
Regular verbs are also called Weak Verbs, while irregular verbs are also called Strong Verbs.