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Umarkhan Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
3rd form of verb and past participle
1st form of verb is base form
2nd form of verb is past tense
3rd form of verb is past participle
are they correct
2nd form of verb is past tense
3rd form of verb is past participle
are they correct
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Hi Umarkhan. Yes, I've definitely heard them referred to like that (although I've also heard "past tense" referred to as "past simple"). I once got observed by a manager who told me I should never use confusing terminology like "base form" and "past participle" and should say 1st, 2nd and 3rd form instead as it is easier for students to understand.
- Hi Umarkhan.
- Yes, I've definitely heard them referred to like that (although I've also heard "past tense" referred to as "past simple").
- I once got observed by a manager who told me I should never use confusing terminology like "base form" and "past participle" and should say 1st, 2nd and 3rd form instead as it is easier for students to understand.
- I'm not sure I agree with him though - what do you think?
- TTT
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Hi Umarkhan.
Yes, I've definitely heard them referred to like that (although I've also heard "past tense" referred to as "past simple").
I once got observed by a manager who told me I should never use confusing terminology like "base form" and "past participle" and should say 1st, 2nd and 3rd form instead as it is easier for students to understand. I'm not sure I agree with h
Yes, I've definitely heard them referred to like that (although I've also heard "past tense" referred to as "past simple").
I once got observed by a manager who told me I should never use confusing terminology like "base form" and "past participle" and should say 1st, 2nd and 3rd form instead as it is easier for students to understand. I'm not sure I agree with h
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Oops - sorry!
I did try using those expressions with my students a few times (I'll grant you that they do sound much more simple), but half the class just said "Do you mean the past participle?". So, as they already seemed to know the complicated words from their grammar books, I thought I might as well go back to them. I might try again with fresh students one day!
TTT
I did try using those expressions with my students a few times (I'll grant you that they do sound much more simple), but half the class just said "Do you mean the past participle?". So, as they already seemed to know the complicated words from their grammar books, I thought I might as well go back to them. I might try again with fresh students one day!
TTT
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I take my lunch everyday around 12:20 . Take = Present tense.
I took my lunch about 12:30 yesterday. Took = past tense, no need to say " simple past".
I have taken the same train to work for the past 6 months. Taken = past partic
I took my lunch about 12:30 yesterday. Took = past tense, no need to say " simple past".
I have taken the same train to work for the past 6 months. Taken = past partic
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umarkhan1st form of verb is base form
2nd form of verb is past tens
e3rd form of verb is past participle
are they correct? Yes, totally correct. (Don't forget you need a question mark at the end of a question).
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