Verb Forms V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

What is V1 V2 V3 V4 V5?

V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 are terms commonly used to refer to different forms of verbs in English grammar. V1 stands for the base form of the verb, also known as the infinitive form, which is the form of the verb that you would find in the dictionary. V2 represents the past simple tense of the verb, which is used to indicate actions that occurred in the past. V3 refers to the past participle form of the verb, which is used in various tenses such as the present perfect and past perfect. V4 and V5 are less commonly used terms, but they typically refer to the present participle (V4) and the gerund (V5) forms of the verb, which are used to create progressive tenses and function as nouns, respectively.

List of 100 verb forms v1 v2 v3 v4 v5

Base Form (V1)	Simple Past (V2)	Past Participle (V3)	‘-ing’ Form (V4)	Third Person Singular (V5)
Arise	Arose	Arisen	Arising	Arises
Awake	Awoke	Awoken	Awaking	Awakes
Be	Was/Were	Been	Being	Is
Bear	Bore	Borne/Born	Bearing	Bears
Beat	Beat	Beaten	Beating	Beats
Become	Became	Become	Becoming	Becomes
Begin	Began	Begun	Beginning	Begins
Bend	Bent	Bent	Bending	Bends
Bet	Bet	Bet	Betting	Bets
Bind	Bound	Bound	Binding	Binds
Bite	Bit	Bitten	Biting	Bites
Bleed	Bled	Bled	Bleeding	Bleeds
Blow	Blew	Blown	Blowing	Blows
Break	Broke	Broken	Breaking	Breaks
Breed	Bred	Bred	Breeding	Breeds
Bring	Brought	Brought	Bringing	Brings
Build	Built	Built	Building	Builds
Burn	Burned/Burnt	Burned/Burnt	Burning	Burns
Burst	Burst	Burst	Bursting	Bursts
Buy	Bought	Bought	Buying	Buys
Cast	Cast	Cast	Casting	Casts
Catch	Caught	Caught	Catching	Catches
Choose	Chose	Chosen	Choosing	Chooses
Cling	Clung	Clung	Clinging	Clings
Come	Came	Come	Coming	Comes
Cost	Cost	Cost	Costing	Costs
Creep	Crept	Crept	Creeping	Creeps
Cut	Cut	Cut	Cutting	Cuts
Deal	Dealt	Dealt	Dealing	Deals
Dig	Dug	Dug	Digging	Digs
Do	Did	Done	Doing	Does
Draw	Drew	Drawn	Drawing	Draws
Dream	Dreamed/Dreamt	Dreamed/Dreamt	Dreaming	Dreams
Drink	Drank	Drunk	Drinking	Drinks
Drive	Drove	Driven	Driving	Drives
Eat	Ate	Eaten	Eating	Eats
Fall	Fell	Fallen	Falling	Falls
Feed	Fed	Fed	Feeding	Feeds
Feel	Felt	Felt	Feeling	Feels
Fight	Fought	Fought	Fighting	Fights
Find	Found	Found	Finding	Finds
Flee	Fled	Fled	Fleeing	Flees
Fly	Flew	Flown	Flying	Flies
Forget	Forgot	Forgotten	Forgetting	Forgets
Forgive	Forgave	Forgiven	Forgiving	Forgives
Freeze	Froze	Frozen	Freezing	Freezes
Get	Got	Got/Gotten	Getting	Gets

Uses of v1 v2 v3 v4 v5

V1 (Base Form / Infinitive):

• Used as the base form of the verb.
• Used after modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would) and auxiliary verbs (be, have, do) to form different tenses or moods.
• Used after certain verbs to show purpose or intention (e.g., I want to learn).

V2 (Past Simple):

• Used to express actions or states that occurred in the past and are now finished.
• Typically used with time expressions indicating past time (e.g., yesterday, last week).

V3 (Past Participle):

• Used to form the perfect tenses (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect) and passive voice.
• Used with auxiliary verbs (have, has, had, be, am, is, are, was, were) to show completed actions or states.

V4 (Present Participle):

• Used to form the present continuous (progressive) tense.
• Also used as an adjective (participial phrase) or as part of the gerund.

V5 (Gerund):

• Used as a noun, often as the subject or object of a sentence.
• Used after prepositions (e.g., after, before, by) or as the object of certain verbs.
• Indicates an action or state in a general sense (e.g., Swimming is fun).

Examples of v1 v2 v3 v4 v5

1. He wants to learn Spanish.
2. She studied French last year.
3. They have eaten dinner already.
4. The children are playing in the park.
5. Swimming helps to stay fit.
6. I can read this book in an hour.
7. He worked hard yesterday.
8. The cake has been baked perfectly.
9. We are watching a movie tonight.
10. Walking in the morning is refreshing.
11. She could sing beautifully when she was younger.
12. They visited London last summer.
13. The dishes need to be washed after dinner.
14. The baby is sleeping peacefully.
15. He plays the guitar very well.
16. They have gone to the beach.
17. Swimming in the pool is enjoyable.
18. We are having a party next weekend.
19. She taught English for many years.
20. Running helps to improve cardiovascular health.

FAQ’s

How do I know which form of the verb to use in a sentence?

Practice and familiarity with verb forms through reading, writing, and listening will help you develop an instinct for choosing the correct form based on the tense and context of the sentence.

Are there any exceptions or irregularities to be aware of?

Yes, English has many irregular verbs that don’t follow typical patterns. Learning these irregular verbs and their various forms will improve your proficiency in using verb forms effectively.

Where can I find more resources to study verb forms?

Online grammar guides, textbooks, and language learning websites often provide detailed explanations and exercises to help you practice and master verb forms.

What are some common examples of V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5?

Examples include: (V1) “to eat”, (V2) “ate”, (V3) “eaten”, (V4) “eating”, and (V5) “eating is enjoyable”.

Can one verb have irregular forms for V2 and V3?

Yes, many verbs in English have irregular forms for past simple (V2) and past participle (V3), such as “go” (V1) – “went” (V2) – “gone” (V3).