top of page

to give

to pass something to someone (for free), to do something for someone (for free)

Present form
Past form
Continuous form
Past Participle form
Give
Gave
Giving
Given
Mona Lisa.png
現在形

Give

Every Christmas I give my children a socking filled with presents

My friend gives guitar lessons at the local school.

A: Can I give you some advice?
B: Of course.
A: Don't wear pink and red together.
B: Oh. Thanks.

過去形

Gave

For his last birthday I gave my son some football boots.

My sister gave her daughter a necklace for Christmas.

A: What's your news?
B: My teacher gave me an A for my homework.
A: Wow. That's great news.

連続形式

Giving

I'm giving singing lessons at the local care home.

The teacher is giving us extra homework because we didn't listen in the lessons.

A: What are you giving John for his birthday?
B: I don't know yet. Maybe a new jumper.
A: You did that last time.
B: I know and he liked it.

過去分詞

Given

He's given me a headache.

She has given all her employees the day off.

A: Have you given anyone flowers?
B: No, sadly I haven't.
A: That is sad.
B: It is.

bottom of page