verb conjugation
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nounpl: verb conjugations
conjugação verbal
1. The systematic variation of verb forms to reflect changes in tense, mood, voice, person, and number
The verb conjugation for 'to be' includes am, are, is, was, were, and been.
A conjugação verbal do verbo 'ser' inclui sou, és, é, somos, sois e são.
2. The set of inflected forms of a verb in a particular language
Learning Spanish verb conjugation is essential for fluent communication.
Aprender a conjugação verbal em espanhol é essencial para uma comunicação fluente.
3. The process or act of changing a verb's form according to grammatical rules
Students practice verb conjugation exercises daily in language class.
Os alunos praticam exercícios de conjugação verbal diariamente na aula de idiomas.
Verb conjugation is a fundamental component of formal language education in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian schools, students typically begin systematic study of verb conjugation in elementary school, with emphasis on present, past, and future tenses. It is considered a cornerstone of grammatical literacy and is tested extensively in standardized exams and university entrance examinations (ENEM).
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