Verbs have traditionally been defined as words that show action or state of being. Four suffixes consistently added to a verb’s base create all forms of a verb used in all tenses: 1. Examples of verb phrases: He has taken the test. Past Participle: basic verb + 'ed'; past participles can be used in several ways, but one way is as an adjective to describe a noun Examples of Verb Forms: Below are some examples of the five verb forms for some additional regular verbs in English. Progressive Forms of the verb 'to be' The progressive form of the verb 'to be' is 'being.' This means the action is ongoing (continuing). Examples: The little boy is being naughty. She was being rude, but then she apologized. They are being tricked. Perfect Forms of the verb 'to be' The perfect form of the verb 'to be' is 'been.'