q_sharon
08/16/10, 06:49 PM
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In order to be fully enlightened on how to use verbs in their correct form, tense and function, we should learn the parts of a verb, and they are the following:
(1) the simple form - it is the form that is found in a dictionary. It is the base form with no endings on it ( no final -s, -es, -d, -ed, -ing)
Functions:
(a) The simple form is used with the modal auxiliaries, as in:
can talk
should bring
must stop
etc.
(b) The simple form is also added to "to" to form the infinitive, as in:
to sing
to dance
to sit
etc.
(c) The simple form is also used in the subjunctive. (Please refer to an earlier post)
Sentence examples:
The supervisor demands that he report for work immediately.
It is necessary that they attend the meeting.
I recommended that we not go to the concert. (negative)
The mother suggested that the baby be named after the grandfather. (passive)
(d) The simple form is also used in the imperative.
Shut the door. (command)
Please shut the door. (polite request)
Turn left at the second corner. (giving directions)
Don't forget to call your mother tonight. (negative)
(2) the simple past - this form ends in -d/ed for regular verbs. Most verbs are regular but many common verbs have irregular past forms.
(3) the past participle - also ends in-d/-ed for regular verbs. Others are irregular verbs. It is used in perfect tenses and the passive.
Sentence examples:
Present Perfect: I have seen that movie before.
She has tasted almost all exotic Asian dishes.
Passive simple present: Jane is involved in the medical mission.
Passive simple past : We were involved in the medical mission last year.
Passive modal : We should be involved in community service.
(4) the present participle - ends in -ing ( for both regular and irregular verbs) It is used in progressive tenses.
Raphael is doing a lot of homework now.
He was reviewing for his test when his mother arrived.
He will be sleeping by the time his father comes home from work.
:fishin: :fishin:
In order to be fully enlightened on how to use verbs in their correct form, tense and function, we should learn the parts of a verb, and they are the following:
(1) the simple form - it is the form that is found in a dictionary. It is the base form with no endings on it ( no final -s, -es, -d, -ed, -ing)
Functions:
(a) The simple form is used with the modal auxiliaries, as in:
can talk
should bring
must stop
etc.
(b) The simple form is also added to "to" to form the infinitive, as in:
to sing
to dance
to sit
etc.
(c) The simple form is also used in the subjunctive. (Please refer to an earlier post)
Sentence examples:
The supervisor demands that he report for work immediately.
It is necessary that they attend the meeting.
I recommended that we not go to the concert. (negative)
The mother suggested that the baby be named after the grandfather. (passive)
(d) The simple form is also used in the imperative.
Shut the door. (command)
Please shut the door. (polite request)
Turn left at the second corner. (giving directions)
Don't forget to call your mother tonight. (negative)
(2) the simple past - this form ends in -d/ed for regular verbs. Most verbs are regular but many common verbs have irregular past forms.
(3) the past participle - also ends in-d/-ed for regular verbs. Others are irregular verbs. It is used in perfect tenses and the passive.
Sentence examples:
Present Perfect: I have seen that movie before.
She has tasted almost all exotic Asian dishes.
Passive simple present: Jane is involved in the medical mission.
Passive simple past : We were involved in the medical mission last year.
Passive modal : We should be involved in community service.
(4) the present participle - ends in -ing ( for both regular and irregular verbs) It is used in progressive tenses.
Raphael is doing a lot of homework now.
He was reviewing for his test when his mother arrived.
He will be sleeping by the time his father comes home from work.
:fishin: :fishin: