Irregular Verb Speak: speak - spoke - spoken
The irregular verb speak does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| speak | spoke | spoken |
How to Use It
- Present: I speak.
- Past: Yesterday I spoke.
- Present perfect: I have spoken.
Remember
Use the past participle (spoken) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: speak - spoke - spoken.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.