Based on the popular educational resource " 501 English Verbs

If you’ve ever stared at a sentence, frozen, wondering, “Was it ‘I swam’ or ‘I swum’?” or “Do I say ‘lie down’ or ‘lay down’?” — you are not alone. Verb conjugation is the trickiest part of mastering English.

To Choose

Under , his protagonist made a choice that mirrored Arthur’s own: to leave the safety of a steady paycheck for the precarious cliffside of art. Under To Dream , the story took on a surreal quality, the prose becoming lush and rhythmic as he experimented with the subjunctive mood. If he were a king, he would build a palace of ink. By the time he reached the 'L's, the library was silent.

Mistake #2: Ignoring progressive forms.

The PDF shows "I am running" (Present Progressive) and "I was running" (Past Progressive). Many learners ignore these. But in spoken English, "I was running" is more common than the simple past "I ran" when describing a background action.

V3 (Past Participle)

: Used in perfect tenses and passive voice (e.g., written ).

The Bottom Line

Excited by the opportunity, Emma prepared a comprehensive workshop, drawing heavily from her "501 English Verbs" resource. The workshop was a success, attracting a large audience and generating positive feedback.