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    Introduction

    What are Irregular Verbs?

    Regular verbs follow a


    predictable pattern in the past
    tense, usually adding -ed (e.g.,
    walk -> walked).

    Irregular verbs do not follow a


    predictable pattern and must
    be memorized (e.g., go ->
    went).
    Why Are Irregular Verbs
    Important?
    Importance of Irregular Verbs:
     Common in everyday language
     Essential for proper communication
     Understanding irregular verbs helps in
    improving both writing and speaking
    skills.
    Common Irregular Verbs
    Examples of Common Irregular Verbs
    Go -> Went
    Eat -> Ate
    See -> Saw
    Take -> Took
    Make -> Made
    Know -> Knew
    Think -> Thought
    Come -> Came
    Give -> Gave
    Find -> Found
    Patterns in Irregular Verbs
    Patterns in Irregular Verbs
    Some irregular verbs have similar changes
    Example: sing -> sang, ring -> rang

    Groups of verbs that share the same vowel change


    Example: begin -> began, drink -> drank

    Verbs that remain the same in the present and past tense
    Example: cut -> cut, put -> put
    Strategies for Learning
    Irregular Verbs
    How to Learn Irregular Verbs
     Practice regularly with flashcards.
     Group similar verbs together.
     Use mnemonic devices to remember
    changes.
     Read and listen to English regularly to
    see and hear verbs in context.
    Practice Exercise 1
    Instructions:
    Complete the sentences with the
    correct past tense form of the verb in
    parentheses.
     She (go) to the store yesterday.

     They (eat) dinner at 7 PM.

     He (see) a movie last night.


    Practice Exercise 2
    Instructions:
    Match the present tense verb with
    its past tense form:

     go  saw
     eat  made
     see  went
     take  ate
     make  took
    Practice Exercise 3
    Instructions:
    Rewrite the sentences in the past tense:
     She sings beautifully.
     They write letters every day.
     He drives to work.
    Review & Summary
    Key Points:
     Irregular verbs do not follow a regular pattern in the
    past tense.
     They are important for effective communication in
    English.
     Practice and exposure are key to mastering irregular
    verbs.
    Questions
    & Answers
    Section
    Additional Resources
    Links to grammar websites
    https://test-english.com/
    https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/

    Recommended books
    Essential Grammar in Use, 2nd Ed. | Raymond Murphy |
    Cambridge

    Online exercises and quizzes


    https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/a1-
    a2-grammar/past-simple-irregular-verbs
    Thank you for your attention!

    Final Thoughts:
     Understanding and using irregular verbs in the past
    tense is a fundamental aspect of English grammar.
     With consistent practice, forming and recognizing the
    past tense of irregular verbs will become second nature.
     Keep exploring and learning to improve your grammar
    skills.

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