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Irregular The verbs which do not take the form of regular verbs.
Verb Example: put–put–put; spend–spent–spent

Let’s Learn Formation of Verbs

Verbs may be formed from adjectives or nouns. This change may be done by adding a
prefix or a suffix to the original word.

Formation of Verbs by Adding Suffix

Suffix Verbs

-en soften, broaden, darken, brighten, lighten, frighten, deepen, whiten, widen
qualify, terrify, clarify, purify, testify, beautify, classify, glorify, horrify,
-ify
justify, pacify

-ise realise, modernise, apologise, equalise, criticise

Formation of Verbs by Adding Prefix

Prefix Verbs
mis- misuse, misinterpret, misplace, mistake, misunderstand

de- deform, derail, devalue, demotivate, defrost

im-/in- impose, increase, inform, import

enable, enlarge, enrich, encroach, entreat, encode, engulf, encourage, enjoy,
en-
ensure

re- recall, reproduce, redefine, rewrite, rediscover

be- before, behead, befriend, belittle

Practice Time 3

Add the suffix -en to change the given words into verbs. Also, frame sentences using each of the
formed verbs.
soft fright broad loose bright thick

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2. _______________________________________________________________________________ Verbs

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