What are conjugations?
Q: What are conjugations?
A: Conjugations are forms of verbs that are changed to agree with the subject that is doing the action described by the verb.
Q: What typically stays the same when a verb is conjugated?
A: Usually most of the word, or the stem, stays the same, but the endings change.
Q: Do most conjugation systems follow a pattern within a language?
A: Yes, most conjugation systems do follow some sort of pattern within the language.
Q: What is the infinitive form of a verb?
A: The infinitive form of a verb is the un-conjugated form of the verb, literally the "to do" something form such as to walk, to play, to eat.
Q: Can "I like eat" be used in English?
A: No, "I like eat" is not grammatically correct in English. Instead, one must say "I like to eat".
Q: In what case would the infinitive form of a verb be used in both English and French?
A: The infinitive form of a verb would be used in both English and French when describing the subject's liking or willingness to do the action described by the verb.
Q: Do all languages use the same pattern for verb conjugation?
A: No, conjugation patterns are going to be very different in other languages, and even in some cases within the same language.
