Using Irregular Verbs

The many forms of a verb are based on its three principal parts:the present, the past, and the past participle.

Example: help(present) helped(past) have helped(past participle)

Directions: Underline the correct form of the verb from those given in parentheses.

1. The last of the marathon entrants has (ran,run) past the finish line.

2. The barbershop quartet (sang,sung) in close harmony.

3. I (saw,seen) a hilarious sitcom on television last night.

4. Have you (saw,seen) the documentary on dolphins?

5. The divers had (rose,risen) to the surface.

6. My teacher must have (spoke,spoken) to the coach.

7. The soprano (stole,stolen) an extra breath for her high notes.

8. The sun had already (rose,risen) when I woke up.

9. The senior chorus (sang,sung) a medley of show tunes.

10. Have you (spoke,spoken) to anyone about your vacation plans?

Powered by: The Online Teacher Resource (www.teach-nology.com)

Submitted by Doctor Grammar