Identify the irregular past tense II
Key Notes:
π Identify the Irregular Past Tense II π
| What is Past Tense? β³ |
- Past tense shows that an action already happened.
- Example:
- I play β I played β
- I eat β I ate β
| What are Irregular Verbs? π€ |
- Irregular verbs do not follow the normal β-edβ rule in past tense.
- You cannot just add -ed to make them past tense.
- You have to memorize them.
Examples:
| Present β | Past β |
|---|---|
| go π | went πΆ |
| eat π | ate π½οΈ |
| see π | saw π |
| come πββοΈ | came π |
| run πββοΈ | ran π |
| How to Identify Irregular Past Tense? |
- Look for actions that already happened.
- Check if the past form doesnβt end with -ed.
- Match it with your memory list of irregular verbs.
Example:
- Present: write βοΈ β Past: wrote π
- Present: drink π₯€ β Past: drank πΉ
| Common Irregular Past Tense Words for Grade 2 π |
- begin β began π±
- break β broke π
- buy β bought πΔ
- catch β caught π£
- find β found π
| Quick Tip π‘ |
- If the past tense does not look like the present, it is probably irregular.
- Practice with flashcards, games, and drawing actions with verbs.
| Fun Activity π |
- Draw the present action and past action.
- Example: Draw a boy running π β ran π yesterday.
- Helps you remember irregular verbs easily.
| Suggested Images for Notes: |
- β³ Clock for βpast tenseβ
- πβοΈπββοΈ for actions
- ππ½οΈ for eating verbs
- Flashcards with verbs and pictures
Let’s practice!ποΈ

