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    Introduction

    1) ​Verb conjugation refers to how a verb changes to indicate a different person, number,
    tense, or mood.

    I’m a student. (1st​ ​ person, singular, present simple, indicative mood)

    2) Verbs should be conjugated with regards to person. Depending on the subject, a verb can
    stand in the first, second, or third person. Study the following table:

    singular plural
    ​ ​ person
    1st I we
    ​ ​ person
    2nd you you
    ​ ​ person
    3rd he, she, it they

    As you can see, the pronouns ​I, we​ refer to the first person; ​you​ – to the second person; ​he,
    she, it, they​ – to the third person.

    We work on Saturdays. (first person)


    You need to take a break. (second person)
    It is snowing outside. (third person)

    Usually we assume the person of the verb in the sentence automatically as we almost
    always state a subject explicitly.

    Sarah has signed up for a yoga class. (​Sarah​ can be substituted with the pronoun ​she​;
    the verb is in the third person)
    Note that the verb ​to be​ is irregular and has 3 forms in present tenses and 2 forms in past
    tenses. These forms depend on the person expressed by the subject.

    present past
    ​ ​ person
    1st I am we are I was we were
    ​ ​ person
    2nd you are you are you were you were
    ​ ​ person
    3rd he/she/it is they are he/she/it was they were

    Short Story Dialogue

    – When I was your age, I wanted to become a nurse. I liked the idea of helping people
    when they need it the most.
    – Why aren’t you a nurse then, grandma?
    – Well, sweetie, we grow up, and sometimes our goals change. I’m a teacher now, and I
    have never regretted my choice.
    – And you are helping people anyway!
    – That’s true!

    Independent Practice - Verb Conjugation - Person

    ​ ​, 2nd
    1) Decide whether the verb stands in the 1st ​ ​, or 3rd
    ​ ​ person.
    a. Why can’t we find a common ground?
    b. You should be attentive to details.
    c. These jeans are too tight!
    d. I was too shy to say a word.
    e. The Potts will be attending the ceremony as well.
    2) Fill in the gaps with the verb ​to be​ in the correct form.

    a. You must …... kidding me! How …...​ ​this possible?


    b. If we …... invited, we need to think of a present.
    c. We have …... here go ages! We can’t wait any longer.
    d. Someone called you when you …...​ ​running outside.
    e. I …... so frustrated! Why​ ​…... it so difficult to find a paid internship now?
    Independent Practice: Answers - Verb Conjugation - Person

    ​ ​, 2nd
    1) Decide whether the verb stands in the 1st ​ ​, or 3rd
    ​ ​ person.
    a. Why can’t we find a common ground? (1​st​ person)
    b. You should be attentive to details. (2​nd​ person)
    c. These jeans are too tight! (3​rd​ person)
    d. I was too shy to say a word. (1​st​ person)
    e. The Potts will be attending the ceremony as well. (3​rd​ person)
    2) Fill in the gaps with the verb ​to be​ in the correct form.

    a. You must ​be​ kidding me! How ​is ​this possible?


    b. If we ​are​ invited, we need to think of a present.
    c. We have ​been​ here go ages! We can’t wait any longer.
    d. Someone called you when you ​were ​running outside.
    e. I ​am​ so frustrated! Why​ is​ it so difficult to find a paid internship now?

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