What are 20 main verbs

In English grammar, V1, V2, and V3 are the three main verb forms used to create different tenses.

Meaning of V1, V2, V3

Form	Name	Usage	Example (Go)
V1	Base Form	Present / basic form	go
V2	Past Form	Simple past tense	went
V3	Past Participle	Perfect tenses	gone

Main verbs (also called lexical verbs) are action or state verbs that carry the main meaning of a sentence.

Here are 20 commonly used main verbs in English:

List of 20 Main Verbs

1. Be (am, is, are)
2. Have
3. Do
4. Say
5. Go
6. Get
7. Make
8. Know
9. Think
10. Take
11. See
12. Come
13. Want
14. Use
15. Find
16. Give
17. Tell
18. Work
19. Call
20. Try

Examples in Sentences:

• I know the answer.
• She takes her book.
• They work hard.
• He finds solutions quickly.

Why these verbs are important:

• Used in daily communication
• Help build strong sentence structure
• Frequently asked in exams and interviews

Important Note:

Some verbs like be, have, do can act as:

• Main verbs → She has a car
• Helping verbs → She has finished work

Pro Tip:

Focus on these verbs first - they cover most everyday conversations and help improve fluency quickly.