Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjələr vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.
Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.
Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Examples:
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
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To Nosferatu (verb):
A: "Person C will be shadowing me today"
B: Does a Nosferatu (i.e. assumes the Nosferatu position)
A: "Person C will be shadowing me today"
B: Does a Nosferatu (i.e. assumes the Nosferatu position)
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