Irregular Verbs Flashcards: Past Simple and Past Participle Exhaustive Study Guide (copy)

Irregular verbs are those that do not follow the standard rules for conjugation in the Past Simple and Past Participle forms. This document provides a comprehensive practice guide focusing on various irregular verbs, their usage in Past Simple sentences, and their application in Present Perfect sentences using the past participle.
Each entry in this guide contains the base verb, a Past Simple example sentence, and a Present Perfect example sentence to demonstrate the shift in form and context.

Be
- Past Simple: I was tired $\text{yesterday}$ .
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have been tired all $\text{day}$ .
Become
- Past Simple: She became a doctor.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has become a doctor.
Begin
- Past Simple: We began the meeting.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have begun the meeting.
Break
- Past Simple: He broke the window.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has broken the window.
Bring
- Past Simple: They brought lunch.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have brought lunch.
Build
- Past Simple: My dad built a house.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): My dad has built a house.
Buy
- Past Simple: I bought a new phone.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have bought a new phone.
Catch
- Past Simple: She caught the ball.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has caught the ball.
Choose
- Past Simple: We chose the blue car.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have chosen the blue car.
Come
- Past Simple: My friends came early.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): My friends have come early.
Do
- Past Simple: I did my homework.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have done my homework.
Drink
- Past Simple: They drank coffee.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have drunk coffee.
Drive
- Past Simple: He drove to work.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has driven to work.

Eat
- Past Simple: We ate pizza.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have eaten pizza.
Fall
- Past Simple: The leaves fell.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): The leaves have fallen.
Feel
- Past Simple: I felt happy.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have felt happy $\text{today}$ .
Find
- Past Simple: She found her keys.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has found her keys.
Fly
- Past Simple: The bird flew away.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): The bird has flown away.
Forget
- Past Simple: I forgot your name.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have forgotten your name.
Get
- Past Simple: We got home late.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have gotten/got home.
Give
- Past Simple: They gave me a gift.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have given me a gift.
Go
- Past Simple: I went to school.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have gone to school.
Have
- Past Simple: We had fun.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have had fun.
Hear
- Past Simple: I heard a noise.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have heard that story.
Keep
- Past Simple: She kept the secret.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has kept the secret.
Know
- Past Simple: I knew the answer.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have known him for $\text{years}$ .

Leave
- Past Simple: They left early.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have left already.
Lose
- Past Simple: He lost his wallet.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has lost his wallet.
Make
- Past Simple: My mom made dinner.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): My mom has made dinner.
Meet
- Past Simple: We met $\text{yesterday}$ .
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have met before.
Pay
- Past Simple: I paid the bill.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have paid the bill.
Read
- Past Simple: She read a book.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has read that book.
Run
- Past Simple: They ran fast.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have run $\text{5\,miles}$ .
Say
- Past Simple: He said goodbye.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has said goodbye.

See
- Past Simple: I saw my teacher.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have seen my teacher $\text{today}$ .
Sell
- Past Simple: They sold their car.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have sold their car.
Send
- Past Simple: She sent an email.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has sent an email.
Sing
- Past Simple: We sang together.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have sung together.
Sit
- Past Simple: He sat by the window.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has sat there before.
Speak
- Past Simple: I spoke with my boss.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have spoken with my boss.
Spend
- Past Simple: We spent the $\text{weekend}$ together.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have spent a great $\text{weekend}$ together.
Swim
- Past Simple: They swam in the lake.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): They have swum in the lake.
Take
- Past Simple: She took the train.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has taken the train.
Teach
- Past Simple: He taught English.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): He has taught English for $\text{years}$ .

Tell
- Past Simple: I told the truth.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have told the truth.
Think
- Past Simple: We thought about it.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): We have thought about it.
Understand
- Past Simple: I understood the lesson.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have understood the lesson.
Wear
- Past Simple: She wore a red dress.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): She has worn that dress before.
Win
- Past Simple: Our team won the game.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): Our team has won many games.
Write
- Past Simple: I wrote a letter.
- Past Participle (Present Perfect): I have written a letter.