There are many irregular verb forms in English. An irregular verb is one that does not take -ed to form the simple past tenses. Look at these grammar examples:

Regular verb - simple present: I work in a factory.

Regular verb - simple past: I worked in a factory when I was younger.

Irregular verb - simple present: I eat chocolate quite often.

Irregular verb - simple past: I ate chocolate yesterday afternoon.

Look at the grammar examples above. Then complete the exercises below by using the grammatically correct form of the verb.

(1) The final outcome __________ (bear) no resemblance to the original plan.

(2) He __________ (catch) the ball with both hands.

(3) She __________ (feed) her cat special food because of its allergies.

(4) I __________ (feel) unwell for most of the day yesterday.

(5) He __________ (build) a new house after the tornado struck.

(6) He __________ (deal) the cards during the poker game.

(7) I __________ (mistake) her for her younger sister.

(8) He __________ (partake) in illegal activities.

(9) The lawyer __________ (plead) for his client to receive a lenient sentence.

(10) He __________ (sell) some of his old items on an online auction.

ANSWERS:

(1) bore

(2) caught

(3) fed

(4) fel

(5) built

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