... have three basic forms from which the different tenses are formed A) Base form: this is the original form of the verb For example: want, look, play B) Present participle form: this form is created ... dropping - For verbs that end with –ie, change –ie to –y and add –ing For example: die, dying; lie, lying C) Past participle form: this form is generally created by adding -ed to the base form For example: ... thank you for returning my call Q: May I speak to John please? A: One moment Let me connect you G: I was put on hold for a long time I am A: I am so sorry Let me connect you to still waiting for John...