Speak Spoke Spoken
Spoken Description
Explore the verb forms of 'speak'—speak, spoke, spoken—with explanations, pronunciation tips, common idioms, and practice sentences to boost confidence in everyday speech and writing.
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This short guide shows how the verb speak works in English’s main tenses with clear examples.
Speak
Use speak for general actions, habits, abilities, and when talking about the present or future.
I(speak) English every day.
I speak English every day.
I ____ (speak) English every day.
Spoke
Use spoke for completed actions in the past, often with a specific time or occasion.
She(speak) at the meeting yesterday.
She spoke at the meeting yesterday.
She ____ (speak) at the meeting yesterday.
Spoken
Use spoken as the past participle with perfect tenses, or after have, has, had, and in passive forms.
I have(speak) with her twice this week.
I have spoken with her twice this week.
I have ____ (speak) with her twice this week.
Phrases
Learn common phrases that go with speak to sound natural and precise in different situations.
He decided to(your mind) during the meeting.
He decided to speak your mind during the meeting.
He decided to ____ (your mind) during the meeting.
Summary
Speak shows general or ongoing communication, spoke marks past events, and spoken appears in perfect and passive structures.
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