12. The base form of a verb is also known as the O A. past participle
O B. present tense
O C. future tense
O D. past tense

In English grammar, the base form of a verb is its simplest form. These exist without a special ending or suffix on their own but can be changed and added onto to fit different uses and tenses. A verb's base form is what appears in dictionary entries. The base form is also known as the plain form, simple form, or stem.

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