In English verbs are divided into regular and irregular. One of the most commonly used verbs talk is considered correct. Therefore, there is no need to look at the table of irregular verbs to learn the three forms of the verb talk in the past tense. It is enough to attach the ending to the verb -ed (talked-talked).
The meaning and use of the verb in the language
This verb is translated into Russian as “chatting” or “talking”. It does not make much difference with the verb speak, being its simple synonym:
I can`not find Alex. Where is she? - She is busy. She is speaking to her new friend.
I cannot find Alex. Where is she? - She is busy. She is talking to her new friend.
These two sentences are translated equally into Russian, without changing the meaning of the sentence:
I can not find Alex. Where is she? She's busy. She is talking with her new friend.
It should be noted that various forms of the verb talk are more common in colloquial speech than the verb speak. The English verb speak is characterized by an official style in speech:
- Excuse me, could I speak to Mr. Hart? I have got a message for him from R&R.
- I am sorry, he is out.
“I'm sorry, can I talk to Mr. Hart?” I have a message for him from P&P.
- Sorry, but he is not.
Idioms and Phrasal Verb
The verb talk can be used in speech not only as an independent semantic verb, but also be a part of various idioms. Depending on the preposition, the semantics of the idiom as a whole will change.
For example, talk (someone) down in price - persuade someone to lower the cost
I have always wanted her new shoes, but they were so expensive. I tried to talk Mary down in price and she agreed. Now I am really happy.
I always wanted her new shoes, but they were so expensive. I tried to persuade Mary to reduce the cost and she agreed. I'm really happy now.
Talk until one is blue in the face - speak until blue in the face
No wonder, that they can talk until one is blue in the face. They are best friends.
No wonder they can talk until they turn blue. They are best friends.
Under the influence of various prepositions, the verb to talk is able to change its meaning:
Talk out - speak out to the end.
You never let her talk out! If you interrupt her all the time, she will never tell you anything.
You never let her speak out to the end! If you interrupt her constantly, she will not tell you anything else.
Talk back - snap back.
My son is always talking back! What should I do?
My son constantly snarls with me! What should I do?
In the learning process, students will learn more and more information about the forms of the verb talk and its meaning.