Spelling Rules
Mary W. Ng
July 24, 2009
Principal Parts of a Verb
A verb is a word or group of words that expresses an action or condition. Verbs have five principal parts: the base form, the s-form, the present participle (ing-form), the past form, and the past participle.
| Base Form | s-Form | Present Participle (ing-Form) | Past Form | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| talk | talks | talking | talked | talked |
| write | writes | writing | wrote | written |