How To Conjugate The Verb “speak”?
Let’s delve into the conjugations of the irregular verb “speak” in different forms: the simple present third person, the present participle, the past simple, and the past participle.
Let’s start by defining the verb “speak.”
Understanding the Verb “speak.”
Definition
To use your voice in order to say something.
Examples
He couldn’t speak because he had a sore throat.
Can I speak to Doctor Brown, please?
You are old enough to speak for yourself.
Conjugation
Let’s conjugate the verb speak in different forms:
1. The Present Simple Third Person Singular
- speaks
2. The Present Participle
- speaking
3. The Past Simple
- spoke
4. The Past Participle
- spoken
Irregular Verb Pattern
– Verbs with ‘-en’ in the past participle.
– Verbs like ‘write, wrote, written’.
