Principal Parts of English Verbs |
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Main Verb Base |
Simple Past(-ed form) |
Past Participle(-en form) |
Regular |
Believe |
Believed |
Believed |
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Irregular |
Eat |
Ate |
Eaten |
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Sit |
Sat |
Sat |
Simple Tenses
Auxiliary + Main Verb Base (bare infinitive)
Does + Believe
Did + Believe
Will + Believe
Exception: Simple present and simple past affirmatie statements delete the auxiliary and attach the tense affix directly to the base.
Auxiliary + Main Verb Base (bare infinitive)
Does + Believe |
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Did + Believe |
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Will + Believe |
Progressive Tenses
BE in desired tense + -ing main verb
Am + Walking
Was
+ Walking
Will be +
Walking
Perfect Tenses
HAVE in desired tense + -en main verb
Has + Eaten
Had + Eaten
Will have + Eaten
Perfect Progressive Tenses
HAVE in desired tense + BEEN + -ing main verb
Has + Been + Working
Had + Been + Working
Will have + Been + Working
Passive Voice
BE in desired tense and aspect + -en main verb
Am + Beaten
Was being + Beaten |