We often come across words that are so similar that in the end, no matter how much we hesitate, it is very possible that we end up misspelling them. Something like Murphy’s Law happens, that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong, even if the options are reduced to only two. This is what happens when we want to write caught or caught. Only one consonant changes, however, a small mistake can make a big difference.
So that you don’t keep thinking about it, I’ll tell you in advance that the correct way to write it is taken, since the word cojido simply does not exist in the dictionary. So now you know, it doesn’t matter that you see it written in a thousand ways on the internet, because regarding tastes, colors and in terms of spelling and grammar, we have a great lack, but you only have to write this word with g, it should stay this way “caught”.
What do you need to write caught or caught?
- Eager to learn.
- Willingness to study grammar.
- Will to study spelling.
- Will and desire to enrich your vocabulary.
- A dictionary.
Instructions for writing caught or caught
We have already told you before that the word lame does not exist, that written like that is wrong because it means nothing. So now you know that the correct way to write this verb is through the g, that is, taken. Here are some examples: My sister has taken my backpack from school. My dog has caught the ball. Your father has borrowed your pencil. In the case of this verb, caught or caught, confusion is common. In fact, the verbs that have this type of ending, in “ger” and “jer” are words that very often give rise to confusion. The same happens with verbs that end in gir and jir. Also, the fact that these kinds of problems occur is understandable, because even some of their verb tenses are conjugated with j. Also, both consonants, when followed by the vowels -e, -i, have a very similar sound.
There are verbs like protect, collect that have the same problem, because there are those who write them as protect and collect. And even with the verb to say (dije-.dige). But there are even words that are also victims of confusion, such as card, because there are those who mistakenly write it with g, card.
The word caught is a verb and, specifically, it is the participle of the verb catch. We show you how the conjugation of this verb is so that you can learn it from now on and do not get confused. We begin with the present indicative.
I take
You take
He, she, you. take
We take
You take
They take
The meaning of this verb can be understood as holding, taking, grabbing, catching, capturing, but also surprising, finding and even happening. Examples:
The older boy caught a cold.
My dog caught a sausage.
He caught a bus.
My mother took money from me.
The rain caught us already at home.
We were picking mushrooms in the field.
As you have seen, the variety of meanings and concepts of the verb to take are many.
As it happens in other cases in which the same confusions occur, caught, or caught, is a verb with an irregular conjugation. Now you’ll see:
Imperfect or Copreterite
Took
You took
Took
We took
You took / took
They took
Simple past tense or past tense
I took
You took
Caught
We caught
You took / took
They took
Simple Future or Future
I will take
You will take
Will catch
We will take
You will take / will take
They will take
Simple Conditional or Post-Preterite
Would take
Would you take
Would take
We would take
You would/would take
Would take Subjunctive
Present
Let’s take
Take / take
Take
Imperfect or Past tense
Take or take
Take or take
Take or take
Let’s take or take
Seized or seized
Future simple or Future
I will take
Take
I will take
We will take
You will take / will take
Imperative
Take (you) / take you
Take (you) / take (you)
You have to be especially careful with this word or verb, because in other countries it can have spicy connotations. This happens in countries like Mexico. Argentina, Venezuela or Guatemala. There are more countries where this happens, and coger has a very different meaning from the one we give it in Spain. So if you find yourself in one of these places or talk to people who are from there, watch your vocabulary because it could offend or say a lot.
Tips for writing caught or caught
Learn well the conjugation of the verb to take in its different tenses and forms.
Remember that, when in doubt, you can always resort to seeking help in a dictionary.
Learn what irregular verbs are and what they are, as this will keep you alert to know that you have to be careful when faced with this verb.
If you talk to Latin Americans, be careful with the verb cogar, because the expression has other connotations for other countries.