Verbs
- Vicki McEwen
Verbs
For verb phrases (terms containing multiple words), conjugate the main verb even if it is not the last word in the phrase. (see examples below)
Past
A form of a verb that describes actions that have already happened and can be used as an adjective (typically ending -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n.)
Past Participle
A form of a verb that describes actions that have already happened and can be used as an adjective (typically ending -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n.)
Present Participle
A form of a verb ending -ing.
Third Person
The -s conjugation of a verb.
TERM | PAST | PAST PARTICIPLE | PRESENT PARTICIPLE | THIRD PERSON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LOG | LOGGED | LOGGED | LOGGING | LOGS |
ACCOUNT | ACCOUNTED | ACCOUNTED | ACCOUNTING | ACCOUNT |
Compliance Document is read | Compliance Document was read | Compliance Document has been read | Compliance Document is being read | Compliance Document is read |
print audit command is issued | print audit command was issued | print audit command has been issued | print audit command is being issued | print audit command is issued |
Irregular Verbs
An irregular verb has different Past and Past participle conjugations.
Term | Past | Past Participle | Present Participle | Third Person |
take into account | took into account | taken into account | taking into account | takes into account |
drive | driven | drove | driving | drives |