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American English Grammar
Base form of verbs
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of base form of verbs
  • Study examples of base forms of verbs
Definition of base form of verbs
  • The base form of a verb is:

    • also called the basic form or the verb root

    • the form that is found in dictionaries 

    • the same as the infinitive verb form without the "to"

  • The verb "to be" is an exception

Examples of base forms of verbs
  • I usually eat my food with chopsticks.

  • This weekend I have to paint my house.

  • She would like to make breakfast now.

  • I like to go for a walk in the park.

  • I eat breakfast every day.

  • Occasionally, I have to run to school.

  • I like to talk to my friends at the coffee shop.

  • I like to walk at the park.












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