verb ay words + suffixes
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play |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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plays |
A playwright writes plays.
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playing |
It was hard to concentrate with the music playing in the room.
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played |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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stay |
Playing sport can help us stay healthy.
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stays |
My sister loves reading and she often stays up late to read.
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staying |
His excellency is staying in the same house with them.
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stayed |
Because of the storm all the boats stayed in port.
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pay |
I insist it is my turn to pay.
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pay |
I insist it is my turn to pay.
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paying |
I hate paying my taxes.
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payed |
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stray |
Stray cats are often very thin.
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strays |
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straying |
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stayed |
Because of the storm all the boats stayed in port.
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