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Main Verb Tense
What is the main verb tense?
The main verb tense states the action of the subject.
There can only be one main verb in the sentence, but the main verb can also be used with an auxiliary verb or a verb..
The main verb tense can be in the infinitive/basic form (simple past/v2), past participle/v3 form.
-ed -ing -s -es are some common endings that can be added to the main verb according to the tense.
The main verb doesn't change form when used with an auxiliary verb.
- The cat eats fish.
- The cats eat the fish.
- The cat has eaten the fish.
- The cat ate the fish.
- The cat has been eating the fish.
- The cat will eat fish tonight.