V1
learn
V2
learned
V3
learned
gain knowledge
I learn English daily.
He learned the rule.
We have learned this pattern.
Learned is common for both V2 and V3.
Do not forget ed in the past form.
FoundationsBeginner
Work and Study Verbs
Practice verbs that help you talk about class, office work, projects, and preparation.
Learning Flow
Learn -> Practice -> Challenge -> Quiz
After This Lesson
Recognize V1, V2, and V3 forms
Use verb forms in meaningful sentences
Avoid common wrong verb forms
Apply the forms in a short challenge
Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
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Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
Understand base form, past form, and past participle.
Use V1 for present patterns and after helping verbs.
Use V2 for completed past actions.
Use V3 after have, has, or had.
Teacher explanation
Definition
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Teacher explanation
Definition
Verb Forms
Many English verbs have three useful forms: V1, V2, and V3.
learn - learned - learnedstudy - studied - studiedprepare - prepared - preparedsend - sent - sent
V1
Use V1 for base actions, routines, and after helpers like will, do, and did.
learnstudypreparesendworkteachthinkunderstandcompletebuildcreateplanchecksolvesubmit
V2
Use V2 for a completed action in the past.
learnedstudiedpreparedsentworkedtaughtthoughtunderstoodcompletedbuiltcreatedplannedcheckedsolvedsubmitted
V3
Use V3 after have, has, or had.
learnedstudiedpreparedsentworkedtaughtthoughtunderstoodcompletedbuiltcreatedplannedcheckedsolvedsubmitted
Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
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Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
learn - learned - learned
study - studied - studied
prepare - prepared - prepared
send - sent - sent
V1, V2, and V3
Verb Forms
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V1, V2, and V3
Verb Forms
V1
study
V2
studied
V3
studied
read and practice to learn
They study in the evening.
She studied grammar.
I have studied the lesson.
Change y to ied.
Do not write studyed.
V1
prepare
V2
prepared
V3
prepared
make something ready
I prepare before class.
We prepared a list.
She has prepared the file.
Prepared works in study and office English.
Do not skip the final d.
V1
send
V2
sent
V3
sent
deliver a message, file, or item
I send updates daily.
He sent the report.
They have sent the link.
Sent is both V2 and V3.
Do not say sended.
V1
work
V2
worked
V3
worked
do a job or task
I work with a small team.
She worked late yesterday.
We have worked on this project.
Add ed for both past forms.
Do not omit ed with a finished past time.
V1
teach
V2
taught
V3
taught
help someone learn
They teach spoken English.
He taught us a useful method.
She has taught many students.
Taught is both V2 and V3.
Do not say teached.
V1
think
V2
thought
V3
thought
use your mind to consider something
I think before I answer.
We thought about the problem.
They have thought of another idea.
Thought is both V2 and V3.
Do not say thinked.
V1
understand
V2
understood
V3
understood
know the meaning of something
I understand the question.
She understood the instructions.
We have understood the main point.
Understood is both V2 and V3.
Do not say understanded.
V1
complete
V2
completed
V3
completed
finish all required parts
I complete one lesson daily.
He completed the assignment.
They have completed the training.
Completed is regular in V2 and V3.
Do not use complete without a clear task in this context.
V1
build
V2
built
V3
built
make or develop something
We build useful skills through practice.
She built a simple website.
The team has built a strong process.
Built is both V2 and V3.
Do not say builded.
V1
create
V2
created
V3
created
make something new
I create a study plan each week.
He created a presentation.
We have created a new folder.
Created is regular in V2 and V3.
Do not skip the final d in past forms.
V1
plan
V2
planned
V3
planned
decide how to do something
I plan my tasks every morning.
They planned the project carefully.
She has planned the next session.
Double n before adding ed.
Do not write planed.
V1
check
V2
checked
V3
checked
look carefully for accuracy
I check my email at noon.
He checked the calculations.
We have checked every answer.
Checked is regular in V2 and V3.
Do not omit ed in the past form.
V1
solve
V2
solved
V3
solved
find an answer to a problem
I solve one exercise daily.
She solved the issue quickly.
They have solved the main problem.
Solved is regular in V2 and V3.
Do not write solveed.
V1
submit
V2
submitted
V3
submitted
send work for review
I submit reports on Friday.
He submitted the form yesterday.
We have submitted our assignment.
Double t before adding ed.
Do not write submited.
Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
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Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
I learn English daily.
He learned the rule.
They study in the evening.
She studied grammar.
I prepare before class.
We prepared a list.
I send updates daily.
He sent the report.
Remember these points
Rules
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Remember these points
Rules
V1: Subject + base verb.
V2: Subject + past form.
V3: Subject + have/has/had + past participle.
Do not use V2 after have, has, or had.
Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
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Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
We have learned this pattern.
- learned is the V3 form of learn.
- Learned is common for both V2 and V3.
Guided Example 2
I have studied the lesson.
- studied is the V3 form of study.
- Change y to ied.
Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
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Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
Simple Present
What is this tense?
Simple present talks about habits, facts, and regular actions.
Use it when something happens regularly or is generally true.
Structure
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
Positive
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
I play cricket.
He plays cricket.
Negative
Subject + do/does + not + base verb
I do not play cricket.
He does not play cricket.
Question
Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Do you play cricket?
Does he play cricket?
Common Mistakes+
Do not write: He play cricket.
Do not write: He does not plays cricket.
Mini Practice
Write one positive sentence about a student.
Write one question using do or does.
Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
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Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
Learn verb forms in small groups, not huge lists.
Use V2 when the past time is finished.
Use V3 after have, has, or had.
Say the three forms aloud to build memory.
Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
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Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
Daily Use
He learned the rule.
She studied grammar.
Experience and Results
She has prepared the file.
They have sent the link.
Write and get feedback
Now Your Turn
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Write and get feedback
Now Your Turn
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Challenge
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Challenge
Write 4 clear sentences using verb forms from this lesson.
Write one sentence using a V1 form.
Write one sentence using a V2 form.
Write one sentence using have/has + V3.
Write one corrected sentence from a common mistake.
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Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
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Question 1 - mcq
Choose the correct past form of study.
Question 2 - mcq
Choose the V2/V3 form of send.
Question 3 - fill blank
Complete: She has ____ the notes.
Question 4 - mcq
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