V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 — 100 Verb Forms List, Chart & Free PDF Download

English verbs are the foundation of every sentence. If you want to speak, write, and understand English confidently, you must learn how verbs change in different tenses.

Many learners feel confused when they see forms like go – went – gone – going – goes. Don’t worry — this guide will make everything simple.

In this lesson, you will learn 100 common English verbs with all five forms (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5), understand when to use each form, and practice with a free worksheet.

What Are V1, V2, V3, V4, V5?

Every English verb has five forms. These forms are used in different tenses and sentence structures. Here is what each one means:

• V1 (Base Form): The simple form of the verb — go, eat, see
• V2 (Past Simple): Used for finished actions in the past — went, ate, saw
• V3 (Past Participle): Used with have/has/had and in passive voice — gone, eaten, seen
• V4 (-ing Form): Used in continuous tenses — going, eating, seeing
• V5 (Third Person Singular): Used with he, she, it in present simple — goes, eats, sees

How to Use Each Verb Form (With Examples)

V1 — Base Form

Use V1 with I, you, we, they in present simple, after to, and after modal verbs (can, will, should, must).

• I go to school every day.
• They eat breakfast at 8 AM.
• She wants to see the movie.
• We can help you.

V2 — Past Simple

Use V2 to talk about finished actions in the past. No helping verb needed.

• I went to the park yesterday.
• She ate lunch an hour ago.
• We saw a great movie last night.

V3 — Past Participle

Use V3 with have / has / had (perfect tenses) and in passive voice.

• I have gone to that restaurant before.
• She has eaten already.
• The letter was written by Tom.

V4 — Present Participle (-ing)

Use V4 with am / is / are / was / were for continuous tenses.

• I am going to the store now.
• She is eating dinner.
• They were playing football.

V5 — Third Person Singular (he/she/it)

Use V5 with he, she, it in present simple. Usually add -s or -es.

• He goes to work at 9 AM.
• She eats fruit every morning.
• It seems easy.

100 Common English Verbs — V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 List

This table includes the 100 most used English verbs with all five forms. Use it as a reference when you study or write.

• Regular verbs are easy — just add -ed for V2 and V3: work → worked → worked
• Irregular verbs change in unpredictable ways — you need to memorize them: go → went → gone
• For V4, always add -ing: go → going, eat → eating
• For V5, usually add -s or -es: work → works, watch → watches
• If V1 ends in -y (after a consonant), change y to i and add -es: try → tries, carry → carries

Printable Worksheet (Practice)

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

1. She ___ (go) to school every day.
2. They have ___ (eat) lunch.
3. He is ___ (play) football now.
4. We ___ (see) that movie yesterday.
5. I have ___ (finish) my homework.
6. She ___ (teach) English every Monday.
7. We have ___ (buy) a new car.
8. He is ___ (run) in the park.
9. They ___ (build) a house last year.
10. I have ___ (write) three emails today.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer

1. She (go / goes) to work every day.
2. They have (eat / eaten) dinner.
3. He is (run / running) fast.
4. We (was / were) happy.
5. I have (see / seen) this before.
6. She (speak / speaks) three languages.
7. The window was (break / broken) by the ball.
8. He has (chose / chosen) the blue one.
9. They are (wait / waiting) for the bus.
10. She (carry / carries) her bag every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between V2 and V3?

V2 (past simple) is used alone to describe a finished action: “I went to school.” V3 (past participle) is used with a helping verb like have, has, had or in passive sentences: “I have gone to school.” / “The cake was eaten.”

How many irregular verbs are there in English?

There are about 200 irregular verbs in English, but you only need around 50–70 for daily conversation. The table above covers the most important ones.

What is the easiest way to memorize verb forms?

The best way is to practice daily. Read the verb list, write example sentences, and use the worksheet below. You can also group similar verbs together — for example, bring–brought–brought and buy–bought–bought follow the same pattern.

Do all verbs have five forms?

Yes. Every English verb has V1 through V5. Regular verbs are simple because V2 and V3 are the same (add -ed). Irregular verbs are different — V2 and V3 may change completely.

Free PDF Download

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Tip: Print the worksheet and practice every day to improve faster.