Do you know how to use the verb KNOW?

The verb "know" is an irregular verb. Many irregular verbs change their form in different tenses, so they must be remembered. 

The simple form of this verb is "know."

The past tense is "knew."

The past participle is "known."

This most recent video for the verb "know" provides some instruction and examples for how this verb changes.

Here's an exercise. Choose from the list of possibilities below. The helping verbs in each sentence or question should help you decide which word to choose.

know      knew      known      knowing      to know

1. She wants __________ the answer. (infinitive)

2. He was _________ for his kindness. (passive voice)

3.  I have __________ them for several years. (present perfect tense)

4. No one __________ that she was sick. (past tense)

5. Do you __________ what time is? (present tense)

6. It's been nice __________ you. (gerund)

7. The customer needs __________ the price. (infinitive)

8. Did you __________ your car was low on gas? (past tense)

9. This tool is __________ as a monkey wrench. (passive voice)

10. We won't __________ their decision until tomorrow. (future tense)

How did you do? The answers are below.

You can also learn more about the verb "know" on this Word of the Day page.

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Paul

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 Answers:

1. to know

2. known

3. known

4. knew

5. know

6. knowing

7. to know

8. know

9. known

10. know