English Irregular Verbs List: A Quick Guide
Infinitive | Past Tense | Past Participle | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| abide | abided/abode | abided/abode | abide, withstand |
| arise | arose | arisen | arise, emerge |
| awake | awoke/awaked | awoken/awaked | awake, awaken |
| be | was/were | been | be, exist |
| bear | bore | borne | bear, carry, endure |
| beat | beat | beaten | beat, strike, defeat |
| become | became | become | become, grow to be |
| beget | begot/begat | begotten | beget, father, produce |
| begin | began | begun | begin, start, commence |
| bend | bent | bent | bend, curve, incline |
| beseech | besought/beseeched | besought/beseeched | beseech, implore, beg |
| bet | bet/betted | bet/betted | bet, wager, |
Emma: A Matchmaking Miss in Highbury
Emma: A Matchmaking Miss
Highbury’s Intriguing Social Scene
Emma Woodhouse, a bright but sometimes misguided young woman in Highbury, fancies herself a skilled matchmaker. Confident after seemingly uniting her governess and Mr. Weston, she sets her sights on finding a suitable partner for her friend, Harriet Smith. Emma believes Harriet deserves a gentleman and encourages her to reject a proposal from the respectable farmer, Robert Martin, in favor of the village vicar, Mr. Elton.
Misunderstandings
Read MoreEnglish Grammar: Verb Tenses
Future Tenses
Will
Use: Expresses medium/long-term future actions.
- Decisions made at the time of speaking (e.g., “I’ll help you.”)
- Predictions based on subjective opinion (e.g., “I think it will rain.”)
Common adverbs: I think, I hope, I’m afraid, I promise, I expect
Going to
Use: Expresses something almost certain.
- Plans or intentions decided before speaking.
- Imminent actions with clear evidence.
Present Continuous
Use: Definite plans for the future.
- Includes specific details like time, place, and date (e.
Libraries: Building Bridges for Interculturalism
In recent years we are witnessing a major change of
our societies to be a society where citizens
migrated to find a more prosperous life to be a society
is currently receiving a large amount of people
from very diverse backgrounds. This situation makes us live
So how about the other, a process of adaptation to new
situations, to know other realities, seek and find
new ways to help us, to each other, learn to
live with equal rights and duties, all this still
Utopia, but no longer has a purpose
Fashion Fallacies, Dreams, and the Blue Planet: Exploring Common Misconceptions
Fashion Fallacies
- a) FALSE: For airline travel, there are better choices than the ones mentioned. b) TRUE: Tent-shaped dresses can be slimming.
- a) Climb-up b) Overweight c) Clutch d) Fashion
- a) Not too soft; shoulder bags wouldn’t slide off. b) Be worn c) Wearing d) Provided
Dreams
- a) TRUE: In a dream, a friend’s prediction may turn out to be true. b) FALSE: A middle-aged man dreaming of glamorous girlfriends is not necessarily a sign of anything.
- a) Twisted b) Quarrel c) Turn out d) Tiny
- a) Don’t / Do
English Verb Tenses: A Comprehensive Guide
English Verb Tenses
Present Simple
Form: Uses the base form of the verb. Adds -s for third-person singular.
Examples:
- I eat a lot.
- He eats a lot.
- I do not eat much.
- Do you eat much?
Use:
- Routine actions and habits.
- Facts and general truths.
- Permanent situations.
Present Continuous
Form: Simple present of to be + main verb ending in -ing.
Examples:
- I am eating a hot dog. (I’m eating)
- I’m not eating a hot dog.
- Am I eating a hot dog?
Use:
- Actions occurring at the time of speaking.
- Temporary actions.
- Often used with verbs