Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2

  • Past tense tells us about actions that have already happened.
  • Example:
    • I played in the park yesterday. ⚽
    • She ate an apple 🍎
  • Irregular verbs do not follow the normal β€œ-ed” rule.
  • Their past forms are different and must be memorized.
  • Example:
    • Go β†’ went πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
    • Come β†’ came πŸš—
    • See β†’ saw πŸ‘€

Here are some common verbs for Set 2:

PresentPastEmoji Example
BeginBeganI began my homework ✏️
BreakBrokeHe broke the vase πŸ’”
ChooseChoseShe chose a red dress πŸ‘—
DrinkDrankI drank water πŸ’§
DriveDroveDad drove to school πŸš—
EatAteWe ate pizza πŸ•
FallFellThe baby fell down πŸ€•
ForgetForgotI forgot my bag πŸŽ’
GetGotHe got a gift 🎁
GiveGaveMom gave me candy 🍬
  • Find the action you want to talk about.
  • Use the past form from the irregular verb list.
  • Example Sentences:
    • I began reading a new book πŸ“–
    • She drank orange juice πŸ₯€
    • They fell while playing outside ⚽
  • Practice daily with simple sentences ✏️
  • Say the words aloud πŸ—£οΈ
  • Make fun stories using irregular verbs πŸ“šπŸŽ‰
  • Draw a picture of one action and write the past tense sentence below it.
    • Example: Draw a boy falling β†’ β€œHe fell down.” πŸ€•