Identifying the Correct Form of the Verb Part 1

Verb Forms

Where They Are Used?

Base or root form

The original form of the verb  (play, work, learn)

Third person singular form (-s or -es form)

Used with he, she, and it       (plays, does)

Past tense form

Used with simple past           (played)

Present participle or -ing form

Used with past, present, and future progressive (continuous) tenses                                    (playing)

Past participle form

Used with past, present, and future perfect tenses   

(had played, have or has played, will have played)