Verbs are the essence of action in language. They are one of the main parts of speech, crucial for constructing sentences and conveying what is happening. The term “verb” is fitting, as these words are central to sentence meaning.
There are many types of verbs, and verb tenses are often a source of confusion. Verb tenses indicate when an action takes place. English has three primary tenses: present, past, and future. Each tense has four forms, resulting in a total of 12 verb tenses in English.
The correct past tense form of “lend” is “lent.” This applies to both the simple past tense and the past participle. It is important for learners of English to recognize and use “lent” appropriately to convey past actions related to giving something to someone with the expectation of its return. When discussing past events, the…
