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What are some common irregular verbs that people often misuse?

Adrian Sheals

Hey friend,

There are quite a few irregular verbs in the English language that people tend to misuse. Some of the most common ones include:

1. Lie/Lay - These two verbs are often confused with each other. "Lie" means to recline or be in a horizontal position, while "lay" means to put something down. For example, "I'm going to lie down for a nap" versus "I'm going to lay the book on the table."

2. Drink/Drank - Although they may sound similar, the past tense of "drink" is not "drinked." The correct past tense is "drank." For example, "Yesterday I drank water" is correct, while "Yesterday I drinked water" is incorrect.

3. Bring/Brought - "Bring" means to carry something with you to a certain location, while "brought" means that you have already done so. For example, "I always bring a book with me to read on the train" versus "I brought my book with me on the train."

4. Choose/Chose - The past tense of "choose" is "chose," not "choosen." For example, "I chose the red shirt instead of the blue one" is correct, while "I choosen the red shirt instead of the blue one" is incorrect.

5. Eat/Ate - As with "drink," the past tense of "eat" is not "eated." The correct past tense is "ate." For example, "Yesterday I ate a sandwich for lunch" is correct, while "Yesterday I eated a sandwich for lunch" is incorrect.

These are just a few examples of irregular verbs that people commonly misuse. It's important to remember the correct forms and use them appropriately in order to communicate effectively in English.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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