Past Tense Irregular Verbs

Correct use of past tense irregular verbs

In the past tense, many English verbs end with "-ed"

However, irregular verbs change the stem of the word to make it past tense.

Example:

The bird flies // The bird flew

(flew, not flied)

I sit down // I sat down

(sat, not sitted)

Multiple Choice

The skier _______ and broke several bones.

• falls

• fell

• fallen

• falled

Multiple Choice

I _______ to Punta Cana last weekend.

• Driven

• Drived

• Drive

• Drove

Multiple Choice

The army ______ in and retreated to their camp.

• given

• give

• gives

• gave