Conjugation of Verb This is part of the polytechnic English course “English (65712)”. As the polytechnic and HSC, English 2nd Paper curriculum is similar, this class will be helpful for those who are preparing their Class 11 English 2nd paper and Class 12 English 2nd Paper. This class is also useful for contestants preparing for competitive exams like BCS Preparation, University Admission, Bank Jobs, etc.
Conjugation of Verb
What Is Verb Conjugation?
Conjugation of verbs is the linguistic process in which a verb changes its form in order to reflect aspects like person, number, tense, mood, etc. Changes in the verb can be by way of inflections, changes in the spelling, usage of helping verbs, and so on. In simpler terms, the verb in the infinitive form is conjugated to agree with the person, number, mood, and tense of the particular sentence.
How is ‘Verb Conjugation’ Defined?
The term ‘verb conjugation, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is defined as the process in which you have to “conjugate something to give the different forms of a verb, as they vary according to number, person, tense, etc.” According to the Collins Dictionary, conjugation is defined as “the act of giving the different forms of a verb according to the number of people it refers to, or according to whether it refers to the past, present, or future”, and “inflection of a verb for person, number, tense, voice, mood, etc”.
How to Conjugate a Verb? – Rules and Examples
As already mentioned, a verb can be conjugated with reference to the number, person, mood, and tense. Now, let us take a look at how it is done in each of these cases in detail.
Verb Conjugation According to Person
‘Person’ in English grammar is classified (with reference to pronouns) into three – the first person, the second person, and the third person. The verb in a sentence appears in the singular or plural form according to the pronouns. Below is a table to show you how it works.
| Pronoun | Person | Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | First person singular | Plural verb | I teach English. |
| We | First person plural | Plural verb | We teach English. |
| You | Second person | Plural verb | You teach English. |
| He | Third person singular | Singular verb | He teaches English. |
| She | Third person singular | Singular verb | She teaches English. |
| They | Third person plural | Plural verb | They teach English. |
| It | Third person singular | Singular verb | It looks amazing. |
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