Weak Verbs
A weak verb (or regular verb) is one that forms its
past
participle and past form by adding "-ed" or "-t".
The past form and past participle are the same. For example:
| Irregular
Verb |
Past
Form |
Past
Participle |
| To
run |
I
ran |
I
have run |
| Weak
Verb |
Past
Form |
Past
Participle |
| To
paint |
I
painted |
I
have painted |
| To
yawn |
I
yawned |
I
have yawned |
Some weak verbs double the last consonant before adding "ed":
| Weak
Verb |
Past
Form |
Past
Participle |
| To
bat |
I
batted |
I
have batted |
Weak verbs ending "y" change the "y" to an "i"
before adding "ed" or "t":
| Weak
Verb |
Past
Form |
Past
Participle |
| To
rally |
I
rallied |
I
have rallied |
Interactive example:
| He
cleaned the walls
thoroughly but, unfortunately, broke two lamps. [show
me the weak
verb] |
See also:
Glossary of grammatical terms
|
Do you disagree with something on this site?
