The main task of the essay will be to find out similarities differences and parts which have remained the same in these systems. The different classification systems and conjugational patterns that apply for the periods will be compared.
In the following essay the development of strong verbs in English will be examined, starting in the Old English period and reaching up to Modern English times. Development of Strong Verbs from Old English to Modern English
A Comparison of the Different Classification SystemsĦ. 2.1 The Old English Classification System of Strong Verbsģ.1 The Middle English System of Strong VerbsĤ.1 Modern English Classification of Irregular VerbsĤ.2 Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in Modern Englishĥ.