3 forms of the verb find, stable phrases, examples of use and exercise

Some themes of the English language at first glance may seem rather simple to understand. But with a more detailed examination it can be found out that some nuances cause difficulties. One of these topics is the word find: 3 verb forms, various semantic hues, stable expressions and phrasal verb.

Basic values. 3 forms of the verb find

This word is very common in English, but refers to many-valued. That is, it has a lot of translation options. To avoid errors, you need to pay attention to the context in order to correctly understand the meaning.

The most common options are:

• Find, find;
• Discover;
• open;
• Meet, stumble upon;
• To catch.

Table: 3 forms of the verb find

Phrasal verb

Pharasl verbs is one of the peculiarities in the English language when a verb, in combination with prepositions or adverbs called postpositions, changes its basic meaning partially or completely. With the word find, there are only a few phrasal verbs:

Examples of use :

• I just found out where to buy my favorite book. "I just found out where to buy my favorite book."
• The jury will find against the defendant. - The court finds the accused guilty.

Stable expressions

Another feature - stable phrases. By this term we mean different idioms, phraseological units and other expressions, in the translation of which we must perceive the phrase as an indivisible semantic unit. Such phrases can not be translated verbatim, since the meaning will be lost. Therefore, the best way is memorization for memory.

• ~ Fault with - grumble, complain;
• ~ Expression - find the expression;
• ~ Favor in the eyes of ... - enjoy (someone else's favor);
• ~ Feet - to become established, to gain independence;
• ~ (Own) level - take a suitable place;
• ~ It necessary to - consider necessary;
• ~ Position - determine;
• ~ Room - accommodate;
• ~ Shelter - to find shelter;
• ~ The line - find the course.

Note : Although the above phrases are indivisible and semantic units, in similar terms, be it idioms, phrasal verbs or other stable phrases, remember the rules of conjugation and declination (3 forms of the verb find, ending -s in the third person of the singular , in present time).

Exercises with answers

One of the best methods to consolidate the learned material is to work out a sufficient number of exercises. It is advisable to choose a variety of tasks: translation from Russian to English and vice versa, filling in passes, substituting synonyms, composing phrases from individual words, and others.

Task 1. Fill in the blanks by substituting 3 forms of the verb find:

1. He ran to ... the teacher. - He ran after the teacher (to find a teacher).
2. I ... the golden ring by chance. - I accidentally found a gold ring.
3. He has not ... the answer. - He did not find the answer.
4. Have you ... the key? "Did you find the key?"
5. She should ... out when the shop opens. "She should find out when the store opens."

Task 2. Translate, using the word find + 3 of the verb form (the English variant to look in the answers).

1. I hope he can find a good job.
2. He did not understand the question, so he could not find the answer.
3. No doubt, she will find out all about it.
4. I wanted to see my friend, but did not find him (at home).
5. He found his headphones under the table.
6. Her brother can always be found (found) in the library.
7. Let's find out (find out) what's going on.
8. I do not think (I do not think) necessary to call them.
9. Our daughter enjoys the favor of the teacher.

Answer 1

1, 5 - find;
2, 3, 4 - found.

Answer 2

1. I hope he will be able to find a good job.
2. So he could't find the answer.
3. There is no doubt that she will find out everything about it.
4. I wanted to visit my friend.
5. He found his headphones under the table.
6. Her brother can always be found in the library.
7. Let's find out what's happening.
8. I do not find it necessary to call them.
9. Our daughter finds favor in the eyes of teacher.

All topics affecting the word find (3 forms of the verb, use as part of stable expressions and phrasal verbs) are fairly simple to understand. But in order to master different versions of the translation, it is necessary to apply the theoretical material in practice, leading to automaticity. Careful study of grammatical and lexical topics will help to achieve success and feel freedom both in communicating with native speakers of English, and when reading literature in the original or watching movies and TV shows.