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How many irregular verbs are there in the English language?

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Well, I'm not an English teacher or grammar expert, but I do have a bit of knowledge on the topic. From what I remember, there are over 200 irregular verbs in English. These are verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns, where you simply add an -ed to the end for the past tense.

For example, the verb "go" is irregular. Its past tense is "went," not "goed." Another example is the verb "do." Its past tense is "did," not "doed."

Learning irregular verbs can be a bit tricky, but it's important to know them to be able to communicate effectively in English. I remember having to memorize lists of irregular verbs in school, but there are also many resources online that can help with this.

I think it's important to note that while there are many irregular verbs, they are still a small percentage of the overall verbs used in the English language. The majority of verbs follow the standard conjugation patterns, so don't let the irregular ones intimidate you too much!

Overall, knowing the irregular verbs in English is definitely helpful for improving your language skills, but it's not the end-all-be-all. Don't get too caught up in memorizing them all, and focus on using correct grammar and vocabulary in your language practice.