The verb fall means to move downward, usually because of gravity. It is an irregular verb.
- Base form: fall
- Past tense: fell
- Past participle: fallen
Meaning and Usage
Fall is used to describe moving downward, dropping, or decreasing.
- She watched the leaves fall from the tree.
- The price of oil fell last week.
- The cups have fallen off the shelf.
Conjugation Examples
| Pronoun | Simple Present | Simple Past | Present Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I fall | I fell | I have fallen |
| You | You fall | You fell | You have fallen |
| He/She/It | She falls | She fell | She has fallen |
| We | We fall | We fell | We have fallen |
| They | They fall | They fell | They have fallen |
Examples
- Base Form: Be careful not to fall on the ice.
- Past Tense: He fell and hurt his knee.
- Past Participle: She has fallen in love.
Irregular Verb Summary
| Base Form | Past Tense | Past Participle | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| fall | fell | fallen | The leaves have fallen. |
Which table entry correctly summarizes the forms of "fall"?
Base Form: fall, Past Tense: fell, Past Participle: fallen
The correct forms are base form "fall," past tense "fell," and past participle "fallen." Other combinations mix up these forms incorrectly.
Usage Tips
- Use fallen with auxiliary verbs: has, have, had.
- Don’t confuse with fail (to not succeed).
- Use prepositions (e.g., fall into, fall over) for specific meanings.
Common Collocations
- fall down (trip or collapse)
- fall off (detach or decrease)
- fall in love (begin to love someone)
- fall apart (break into pieces or emotionally collapse)
- fall behind (lag or delay)
Review
The verb fall means to move downward or decrease.
- Past tense is fell (e.g., He fell yesterday).
- Past participle is fallen (e.g., She has fallen).
- Use auxiliary verbs (have/has) with fallen.
- Be careful not to confuse with similar words like fail.
Now you know how to use fall, fell, and fallen correctly!
What is the past participle form of "fall" used with auxiliary verbs?
fallen
"Fallen" is the past participle form of "fall" and is used with auxiliary verbs like "have," "has," or "had" to form perfect tenses.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
