Irregular Verb Guide
Speak Verb Forms (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5)
Past tense, past participle, 3rd person singular, -ing form, and 12-tense examples for "speak".
5 Forms of "Speak" (Quick Answer)
V1 (Base)speak
V2 (Past)spoke
V3 (Participle)spoken
V4 (-s / -es)speaks
V5 (-ing)speaking
"Speak" Conjugation in All 12 Tenses
Open Interactive Conjugator →| Tense | Singular (I / He / She) | Plural (We / They) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I speak / He speaks | We / They speak |
| Present Continuous | I am speaking / He is speaking | We / They are speaking |
| Present Perfect | I have spoken / He has spoken | We / They have spoken |
| Present Perfect Cont. | I have been speaking / He has been speaking | We / They have been speaking |
| Simple Past | I / He spoke | We / They spoke |
| Past Continuous | I / He was speaking | We / They were speaking |
| Past Perfect | I / He had spoken | We / They had spoken |
| Past Perfect Cont. | I / He had been speaking | We / They had been speaking |
| Simple Future | I / He will speak | We / They will speak |
| Future Continuous | I / He will be speaking | We / They will be speaking |
| Future Perfect | I / He will have spoken | We / They will have spoken |
| Future Perfect Cont. | I / He will have been speaking | We / They will have been speaking |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the past tense (V2) of speak?
The simple past tense (V2) of speak is spoke.
What is the past participle (V3) of speak?
The past participle (V3) of speak is spoken, used in perfect tenses and passive voice.
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