Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1
key notes :
1. What is the Irregular Past Tense?
- Irregular past tense verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular rule of adding “-ed” to form the past tense.
- Each irregular verb has its own unique past tense form that must be memorized.
2. Common Irregular Past Tense Verbs (Set 1):
- go ➔ went
- come ➔ came
- see ➔ saw
- eat ➔ ate
- run ➔ ran
- give ➔ gave
3. Examples of Irregular Past Tense Verbs in Sentences:
- “I went to the park yesterday.”
- “She came to my house last night.”
- “They saw a movie on Sunday.”
- “He ate his lunch quickly.”
- “The dog ran across the yard.”
- “Mom gave me a present.”
4. Understanding How They Change:
- Irregular verbs can change in different ways:
- Some verbs change completely (e.g., go ➔ went).
- Some verbs change only the vowel (e.g., run ➔ ran).
- Some verbs stay the same in the present and past tense (e.g., cut ➔ cut, which is not part of this set but good to know).
5. Key Points to Remember:
- Irregular past tense verbs are used to talk about actions that happened in the past.
- Unlike regular verbs, they do not use “-ed” endings.
Let’s practice!🖊️
