Conjugate

usgb/ˈkɑːndʒəɡeɪt/
verb

To give all forms of a verb for each subject.

In Spanish, we conjugate the verb 'to be' as 'soy', 'eres', 'es', etc.
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Often appears as...

  • conjugate the verb
  • conjugate in past tense
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Subject Agreement

Ensure the verb form matches the subject in person and number when you conjugate.

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I go, you go, he goes - 'goes' only with he, she, it.
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Regular vs Irregular

Some verbs are irregular and follow different rules, so watch for those when conjugating.

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'To be' conjugates irregularly: I am, you are, he is.
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Tense Awareness

Conjugating changes with tenses; remember that present, past, and future tenses have different forms.

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I eat (present), I ate (past), I will eat (future).
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