Write past or past participle forms of verbs to complete sentences. Revise verb tense and voice in sentences. Identify verbs in sentences as being in the active or passive voice. Differentiate between lie and lay, sit and set, and rise and raise. Respond critically to a short story.
Every verb has four basic forms called principal parts .
All of a verb's other forms come from its principal parts. Looking at the charts on pages 678-681 can be a bit overwhelming. There are many different forms to learn, know, and use correctly in everyday communication. Remember, if you have questions about the principal parts of verbs, you can often find the answers in the dictionary. The infinitive forms of verbs are listed as entry words and the past, past participle, and present participle forms of irregular verbs are usually given within the entry.