Irregular Verbs 1

He ______ to the last slice of pizza at last night’s dinner. (cling)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'clung' because it is the past tense of 'cling'. The sentence describes an action that happened at last night's dinner, requiring the past tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

I have never ______ to a plan so tightly in my entire life. (cling)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'clung' as it is the past participle of 'cling'. The sentence requires this form to indicate a completed action in the past, making 'I have never clung to a plan...' the correct usage.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

No one ______ the llama escape during the wedding last Saturday. (foresee)

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'foresaw' because it is the past tense of 'foresee', fitting the context of the sentence about an event that happened last Saturday.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

I have ______ every possible excuse this month. (foresee)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'foreseen' as it is the past participle of 'foresee'. The sentence requires this form to indicate that all excuses have been anticipated this month.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

She ______ her gym membership two weeks ago. (forsake)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'forsook' as it is the simple past tense of 'forsake'. The sentence indicates an action completed two weeks ago, requiring the past tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

He has never ______ his daily coffee in the last ten years. (forsake)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'forsaken' because the sentence requires the past participle of 'forsake' to indicate that he has not given up his daily coffee over the last ten years.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

They ______ coffee beans at 3 a.m. yesterday like true professionals. (grind)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'ground' because it is the past tense of 'grind'. The sentence refers to an action completed yesterday, so the past tense is required.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

I have ______ through five deadlines this week alone. (grind)

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'grinded' in the context of completing tasks. However, 'ground' is the past tense of 'grind' and fits the sentence structure, indicating the completion of multiple deadlines.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

The director ______ three stories into the film released last year. (interweave)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'interwove' as it is the simple past tense of 'interweave', fitting the context of the sentence about a completed action by the director.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

They have ______ facts and fiction beautifully in recent documentaries. (interweave)

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'interwoven' as it is the past participle used to indicate that facts and fiction have been mixed together in recent documentaries. 'Interweave' is the base form and does not fit the sentence structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D