What are the different verb forms of "learn"?
The verb "learn" has several different forms that are used depending on the tense and grammatical structure of a sentence. Here are the primary forms of the verb "learn":
1. **Base Form**: learn
- Example: "I want to learn Spanish."
2. **Past Simple**: learned or learnt (Both forms are correct, with "learned" being more common in American English and "learnt" in British English)
- Example: "She learned French in school." / "She learnt French in school."
3. **Past Participle**: learned or learnt
- Example: "He has learned to play the guitar." / "He has learnt to play the guitar."
4. **Present Participle / Gerund**: learning
- Example: "They are learning how to cook."
5. **Third Person Singular Present**: learns
- Example: "He learns quickly."
### Summary of Verb Forms
- **Base Form**: learn
- **Past Simple**: learned / learnt
- **Past Participle**: learned / learnt
- **Present Participle / Gerund**: learning
- **Third Person Singular Present**: learns
### Example Sentences Using Different Forms
- **Base Form**: "I will learn the new software tomorrow."
- **Past Simple**: "She learned about the news yesterday." / "She learnt about the news yesterday."
- **Past Participle**: "They have learned a lot this semester." / "They have learnt a lot this semester."
- **Present Participle / Gerund**: "Learning new skills is important for career growth."
- **Third Person Singular Present**: "He learns something new every day."
- Understanding and using these forms correctly allows for accurate and fluent communication in English.
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