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The Five Verb Forms
| Verb Type | 1 The Verb Root (aka "Base Form" or "Uninflected Form") | 2 The -S Form (aka "Third Person Singular Present Tense Form") |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | marry | marries |
| Irregular | bring | brings |
| Irregular | run | runs |
| Irregular | fall | falls |
- What is the root form of a verb?
- How do you find the root verb in a sentence?
- What are the 3 forms of verbs examples?
What is the root form of a verb?
Root form of the verb
The root form of a verb is the base form of the word. Roots have not been conjugated and do not include prefixes or suffixes. Here's a tip: Want to make sure your writing shines? Grammarly can check your spelling and save you from grammar and punctuation mistakes.
How do you find the root verb in a sentence?
The verb root is the same as the infinitive (e.g., to dive, to jump, to wonder) but without the to. It is the version of the verb without any endings (e.g., -s, -ing, and ed).
What are the 3 forms of verbs examples?
Main verbs have three basic forms: the base form, the past form and the -ed form (sometimes called the '-ed participle'):
