To conjugate a verb, you add unique suffixes to its base verb form. The right suffix depends on the person in a sentence you refer to, who is also known as the subject of the sentence.
What are the 3 steps to conjugate a verb?
1 Answer
- separate the ar/er/ir ending from the verb infinitive leaving the verb stem.
- make any necessary stem changes if the verb is stem changing or irregular.
- add the appropriate verb ending to the stem according to the person of the subject of the verb. ( assuming present tense, indicative mood)
How do you conjugate a verb example?
A good example of how conjugation of verbs is important is conjugating the verb to be in the present tense:
- I am quiet.
- You are quiet.
- He is quiet.
- She is quiet.
- We are quiet.
- They are quiet.
