speak
Meaning: to utter words / talk | CEFR Level: A1
| Pronoun / Person | Present Tense | Past Tense | Perfect / Future Tense |
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💡 Related Grammar Rules & Patterns
- Irregular Vowel Shift: Changes root vowel in past forms (e.g. speak -> spoke -> spoken).
- Third-Person Singular -s: Regular English present tense appends -s or -es for He/She/It.
- Auxiliary Formations: Perfect tenses combine auxiliary have with the past participle.
💬 Example Sentences
• "She speaks three languages fluently." (Present Simple)
• "We spoke with the professor after class." (Past Simple)
• "They have spoken about this issue before." (Present Perfect)