Speak V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Base Form, Past Simple, Past Participle Form of Speak

Speak V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 is one of the verbs that are used very commonly in English tests as well as in everyday communication. Also, because it’s an irregular verb, speak doesn’t follow the regular rule. The verb “speak” has five different forms: base form, past simple, past participle form, present perfect and present perfect participle. So what is speak‘s past? How do conjugate verbs with speak verbs?

Let’s find out with English tivi in the article below.

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Speak of Definition and Meaning

Speak is an important word that has a lot of meanings. It is used in many contexts and can be defined as “to express thoughts, feelings, or ideas by using words.”

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Form of Speak

Speak of Past Simple V2

The verb speak is also employed in its V2 form as “spoke’. It is used to indicate the past tense in sentences.

Speak of Past Participle V3

This verb's V3 form is ‘spoken‘ In the case of past perfect tense or present perfect tense, the word ‘spoken‘ is used. 

+ In the present perfect tense, the word speak is used ‘have + spoken‘ or ‘has + spoken.' 

• I, you, and we are used as ‘have + spoken‘ subjects. 
• He, she, and it are used as ‘has + spoken‘ subjects. 

+ If you need to use the past perfect tense, use ‘had + spoken‘ regardless of the subject.

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Conjugation of Speak V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

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Example Sentences with Speak V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

In this section, we will learn about speak sentence examples:

• It is unknown what percentage of British Chinese people speak English as a first or second language.
• He is speaking his parents about his decision to drop out of school.
• I spoke my mind.
• Since then, we hadn't spoken.
• He won't book a flight until he speaks with her.

Synonym Words For Speak

Synonym of the speak word list. Here are a variety of words whose meaning is nearly the synonym of speak:

• say
• talk
• articulate
• state
• tell
• utter
• enunciate
• mention
• pronounce
• voice
• announce
• cite
• exclaim
• express
• proclaim
• verbalise

Opposite Words For Speak

The antonym of the speak word list. Here are some words that have nearly the opposite meaning as speak:

• withhold
• hold
• keep
• conceal
• hide
• refuse
• retain
• suppress
• check
• contain
• repress
• reserve
• refrain
• restrain

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Some Frequently Asked Questions About Speak (Verb)

What is the V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 of speak?

The past tense of speak is spoke. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of speak is speaks. The present participle of speak is speaking. The past participle of speak is spoken.

What is the V2 and V3 form of speak?

+ The V2 form of speak is “spoke” and V3 form of speak is spoken.

What is the sentence of speak?

What is the past tense V2 of speak?

+ The past tense of speak is “ spoke“.

What is the past participle V3 of speak?

+ The past participle of speak is “ spoken“.

What is the present participle V5 of speak?

+ The present participle of speak is “ speaking“.

Conclusion

Let’s learn with English tivi the structure of the verb “Speak V1 V2 V3 V4 V5“: Base Form, Past Simple, Present Continuous and Present Continuous and Present Continuous and Present Continuous forms. We wish you all the best of luck.

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