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This article describes the uses of various verb forms in the English language. This includes:
- Finite verb forms such as go, goes and went
- Nonfinite forms such as (to) go, going and gone
- Combinations (catenae) of such forms with auxiliary verbs, such as was going and would have gone
The uses considered include expression of tense (time reference), aspect, mood and modality, in various configurations.
For details of how inflected forms of verbs are produced in English, see English verbs. For the grammatical structure of clauses, including word order, see English clause syntax. For certain other particular topics, see the articles listed in the box to the right.
Uses of English verb forms sections
Intro Inflected forms of verbs Verbs in combination Tenses, aspects and moods Active and passive voice Negation and questions Modal verbs Uses of verb combination types Been and gone Conditional sentences Expressions of wish Indirect speech Dependent clauses Deverbal uses Notes References
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This article describes the uses of various verb forms in the English language. This includes:
- Finite verb forms such as go, goes and went
- Nonfinite forms such as (to) go, going and gone
- Combinations (catenae) of such forms with auxiliary verbs, such as was going and would have gone
The uses considered include expression of tense (time reference), aspect, mood and modality, in various configurations.
For details of how inflected forms of verbs are produced in English, see English verbs. For the grammatical structure of clauses, including word order, see English clause syntax. For certain other particular topics, see the articles listed in the box to the right.
Uses of English verb forms sections
Intro Inflected forms of verbs Verbs in combination Tenses, aspects and moods Active and passive voice Negation and questions Modal verbs Uses of verb combination types Been and gone Conditional sentences Expressions of wish Indirect speech Dependent clauses Deverbal uses Notes References
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