Give: gave, given
The verb “give” means to offer or transfer something to someone. It is an irregular verb with the following main forms:
- Give (base form)
- Gave (past simple)
- Given (past participle)
Conjugation Table
Here's how “give” is conjugated in some common tenses:
| Tense | Example (English) | Example (English) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I give you the book. | She gives me her phone. | I give you the book. | She gives me her phone. |
| Past Simple | I gave you the book. | They gave us the tickets. | I gave you the book. | They gave us the tickets. |
| Present Perfect | I have given you the book. | She has given me her phone. | I have given you the book. | She has given me her phone. |
| Past Perfect | I had given you the book. | They had given us the tickets. | I had given you the book. | They had given us the tickets. |
| Future | I will give you the book. | They will give us the tickets. | I will give you the book. | They will give us the tickets. |
Usage Notes
- Use gave for simple past actions.
- Use given with “have,” “has,” or “had” for perfect tenses.
- “Give” can be used in many contexts: giving objects, advice, time, permission, etc.
Fill in the blank: I ___ you the book yesterday. (I / give)
gave
'Gave' is correct because the sentence refers to a past action (yesterday).
Flashcards (1 of 5)
- Tense: Present Simple
- Example (English): She gives me her phone.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
