The Strong Vs. The Weak

Authors

M. H. Greenblatt

Abstract

In the English language, verbs are divided into two groups: the strong and the weak. Weak verbs are those which simply add the letters ED onto the basic verb in order to form the other principal parts; an example is the verb WALK, WALKED, WALKED. A strong verb is one which changes its spelling in order to form the three principal parts; an example is the verb SING, SANG, SUNG.

Recommended Citation

Greenblatt, M. H. (1972) "The Strong Vs. The Weak," Word Ways: Vol. 5 : Iss. 2 , Article 12.
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