Principal Forms of Verbs
What does the past form of a verb usually end with?
-ed
What is the past participle of live?
lived
I'd like to (sit set) and read my book in peace.
sit
What does the present participle form of a verb always end with?
-ing
What is the past participle of carry?
carried
Where did I (lie lay) my about about aviation?
lay
Identify the verb form of the sentence. We all know the story of Christopher Columbus.
present
What is the past participle of wrap?
wrapped
As I (lie lay) in bed, I dreamed about becoming a pilot.
lie
Identify the verb form in the sentence. Columbus had worked as a mapmaker.
past participle.
What is the past participle of bring?
brought
I think I (sit set) the book on the TV.
set
There are four basic forms of all verbs. Name two of them.
present, past, past participle, present participle
What is the past participle of drive?
driven
Correct this sentence. Fortunately they were laying on his desk.
lying