English Irregular Verb Flashcards: Past Tense & Past Participle

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1. Card 1

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   Past participle of have?

   Answer

   had.

   Example: She has had enough practice.

2. Card 2

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   Past participle of see?

   Answer

   seen.

   Example: Have you seen my keys?

3. Card 3

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   Past simple of go?

   Answer

   went.

   Example: We went home after class.

4. Card 4

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   Past simple of make?

   Answer

   made.

   Example: We made soup for dinner.

5. Card 5

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   Past participle of get in UK and US English?

   Answer

   got in standard UK English; gotten is common in US English for obtaining or becoming. US have got remains common for possession and obligation.

   Example: UK: She has got much faster. US: She has gotten much faster.

6. Card 6

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   Past simple forms of be?

   Answer

   was with I/he/she/it; were with you/we/they.

   Example: She was ready, and they were ready too.

7. Card 7

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   Past simple of have?

   Answer

   had.

   Example: I had time after lunch.

8. Card 8

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   Past participle of go?

   Answer

   gone.

   Example: Maya has gone to the library.

9. Card 9

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   Past participle of know?

   Answer

   known.

   Example: They have known each other for years.

10. Card 10

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    made is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    make.

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    Past participle of do?

    Answer

    done.

    Example: I have done the exercise already.

12. Card 12

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    Past simple of think?

    Answer

    thought.

    Example: She thought about the offer overnight.

13. Card 13

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    Past participle of be?

    Answer

    been.

    Example: We have been here before.

14. Card 14

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    Past simple of say?

    Answer

    said.

    Example: He said hello at the door.

15. Card 15

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    Past simple of get?

    Answer

    got.

    Example: I got your message this morning.

16. Card 16

    Question

    had is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    have.

17. Card 17

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    Past participle of make?

    Answer

    made.

    Example: He has made a careful choice.

18. Card 18

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    seen is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    see.

19. Card 19

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    Past simple of know?

    Answer

    knew.

    Example: I knew the route was shorter.

20. Card 20

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    gone is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    go.

21. Card 21

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    Past participle of say?

    Answer

    said.

    Example: She has said that before.

22. Card 22

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    gotten is a US past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    get.

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    been is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    be.

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    Past participle of think?

    Answer

    thought.

    Example: We have thought about that risk.

25. Card 25

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    done is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    do.

26. Card 26

    Question

    known is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    know.

27. Card 27

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    Past simple of see?

    Answer

    saw.

    Example: I saw the notice yesterday.

28. Card 28

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    said is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    say.

29. Card 29

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    thought is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    think.

30. Card 30

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    Past simple of do?

    Answer

    did.

    Example: They did the exercise yesterday.

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    Past participle of bring?

    Answer

    brought.

    Example: She has brought the right documents.

32. Card 32

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    Past simple of put?

    Answer

    put.

    Example: He put the cups on the shelf.

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    Past simple of leave?

    Answer

    left.

    Example: We left before the rain.

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    Past participle of give?

    Answer

    given.

    Example: We have given everyone a copy.

35. Card 35

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    Past participle of feel?

    Answer

    felt.

    Example: She has felt this pressure before.

36. Card 36

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    Past simple of become?

    Answer

    became.

    Example: The room became quiet.

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    Past participle of put?

    Answer

    put.

    Example: I have put your name on the list.

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    Past participle of take?

    Answer

    taken.

    Example: I have taken enough notes.

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    Past simple of give?

    Answer

    gave.

    Example: He gave me a clear answer.

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    Past participle of find?

    Answer

    found.

    Example: They have found a simpler route.

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    became is a past simple form of which base verb?

    Answer

    become.

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    brought is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    bring.

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    Past simple of take?

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    took.

    Example: She took the early bus.

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    Past simple of come?

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    came.

    Example: They came by train.

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    left is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    leave.

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    Past participle of become?

    Answer

    become.

    Example: This has become a daily habit.

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    Past simple of tell?

    Answer

    told.

    Example: She told us the result.

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    Past simple of feel?

    Answer

    felt.

    Example: I felt better after the walk.

49. Card 49

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    Past participle of come?

    Answer

    come.

    Example: The package has come at last.

50. Card 50

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    given is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    give.

51. Card 51

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    Past simple of bring?

    Answer

    brought.

    Example: They brought lunch from home.

52. Card 52

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    told is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    tell.

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    felt is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    feel.

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    Past participle of leave?

    Answer

    left.

    Example: He has left his coat upstairs.

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    Past simple of find?

    Answer

    found.

    Example: I found the receipt in my bag.

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    came is a past simple form of which base verb?

    Answer

    come.

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    Past participle of tell?

    Answer

    told.

    Example: I have told him twice.

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    taken is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    take.

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    Past simple of understand?

    Answer

    understood.

    Example: They understood the main idea.

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    Past simple of speak?

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    spoke.

    Example: We spoke after the meeting.

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    Past participle variants of spell?

    Answer

    spelled or spelt. Spelled is standard in UK and US English; spelt is also standard and especially common in UK English.

    Example: You have spelled it correctly. UK alternative: You have spelt it correctly.

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    Past participle of show?

    Answer

    shown.

    Example: The test has shown steady progress.

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    Past simple of mean?

    Answer

    meant.

    Example: I meant every word.

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    Past participle of write?

    Answer

    written.

    Example: She has written a short reply.

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    Past simple variants of learn?

    Answer

    learned or learnt. Learned is standard in UK and US English; learnt is also standard and especially common in UK English.

    Example: I learned a new shortcut. UK alternative: I learnt a new shortcut.

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    spelt is a common UK past form of which base verb?

    Answer

    spell.

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    Past simple of teach?

    Answer

    taught.

    Example: She taught English last year.

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    Past participle of understand?

    Answer

    understood.

    Example: I have understood the instructions.

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    Past participle of mean?

    Answer

    meant.

    Example: That sign has always meant stop.

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    written is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    write.

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    Past participle variants of learn?

    Answer

    learned or learnt. Learned is standard in UK and US English; learnt is also standard and especially common in UK English.

    Example: We have learned the pattern. UK alternative: We have learnt the pattern.

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    Past simple variants of spell?

    Answer

    spelled or spelt. Spelled is standard in UK and US English; spelt is also standard and especially common in UK English.

    Example: She spelled the surname slowly. UK alternative: She spelt the surname slowly.

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    Question

    shown is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    show.

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    understood is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    understand.

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    Past participle of speak?

    Answer

    spoken.

    Example: I have spoken with the manager.

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    Past simple of hear?

    Answer

    heard.

    Example: I heard a knock at noon.

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    meant is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    mean.

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    learnt is a common UK past form of which base verb?

    Answer

    learn.

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    Past simple of show?

    Answer

    showed.

    Example: He showed me the new layout.

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    Past participle of read, including its pronunciation?

    Answer

    read, pronounced /red/.

    Example: I have read the full report.

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    Past participle of hear?

    Answer

    heard.

    Example: Have you heard the latest update?

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    taught is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    teach.

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    Past simple of write?

    Answer

    wrote.

    Example: He wrote three pages last night.

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    spoken is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    speak.

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    Past simple of read, including its pronunciation?

    Answer

    read, pronounced /red/.

    Example: She read the email yesterday.

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    heard is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    hear.

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    Past participle of teach?

    Answer

    taught.

    Example: He has taught this lesson before.

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    Past simple of begin?

    Answer

    began.

    Example: The lesson began at nine.

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    Past simple of cut?

    Answer

    cut.

    Example: I cut the paper into strips.

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    Past participle of buy?

    Answer

    bought.

    Example: I have bought the train tickets.

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    Past participle of choose?

    Answer

    chosen.

    Example: They have chosen a practical option.

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    Past simple of build?

    Answer

    built.

    Example: They built the bridge in two years.

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    Past participle of set?

    Answer

    set.

    Example: He has set a clear deadline.

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    Past participle of cut?

    Answer

    cut.

    Example: She has cut the rope already.

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    Past simple of buy?

    Answer

    bought.

    Example: She bought fresh bread.

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    Past simple of grow?

    Answer

    grew.

    Example: The plant grew quickly in spring.

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    Past participle of begin?

    Answer

    begun.

    Example: We have begun the final section.

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    built is a past participle of which base verb?

    Answer

    build.

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    Past participle of keep?

    Answer

    kept.

    Example: She has kept every promise.

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     chosen is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     choose.

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     Past simple of break?

     Answer

     broke.

     Example: I broke the handle by accident.

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     grown is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     grow.

     

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103. Card 103

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     Past simple of hold?

     Answer

     held.

     Example: He held the door for us.

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     Past participle of build?

     Answer

     built.

     Example: We have built a useful routine.

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     Past simple of keep?

     Answer

     kept.

     Example: I kept the receipt.

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     Past simple of set?

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     set.

     Example: We set the alarm for six.

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     broken is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     break.

108. Card 108

     Question

     begun is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     begin.

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     Past simple of choose?

     Answer

     chose.

     Example: He chose the quieter room.

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     held is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     hold.

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     Past participle of grow?

     Answer

     grown.

     Example: Our team has grown this year.

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     kept is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     keep.

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     Past participle of break?

     Answer

     broken.

     Example: The storm has broken several branches.

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     bought is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     buy.

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     Past participle of hold?

     Answer

     held.

     Example: They have held three workshops.

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     Past participle of stand?

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     stood.

     Example: The old tower has stood for centuries.

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     Past simple of fly?

     Answer

     flew.

     Example: The plane flew over the coast.

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     Past participle of throw?

     Answer

     thrown.

     Example: Someone has thrown the box away.

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     Past simple of sit?

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     sat.

     Example: I sat near the window.

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     Past participle of run?

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     run.

     Example: We have run this test already.

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     Past simple of wear?

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     wore.

     Example: She wore a blue jacket.

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     Past participle of win?

     Answer

     won.

     Example: They have won four matches.

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     Past simple of fall?

     Answer

     fell.

     Example: The temperature fell overnight.

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     thrown is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     throw.

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     flown is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     fly.

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     Past simple of drive?

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     drove.

     Example: They drove through the night.

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     Past simple of win?

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     won.

     Example: Our team won the final.

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     Past participle of hit?

     Answer

     hit.

     Example: Sales have hit a new high.

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     Past simple of throw?

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     threw.

     Example: He threw the keys onto the table.

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     Past participle of fall?

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     fallen.

     Example: Several leaves have fallen.

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     Past participle of drive?

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     driven.

     Example: I have driven this route before.

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     Past simple of run?

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     ran.

     Example: He ran five kilometres yesterday.

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     Past participle of fly?

     Answer

     flown.

     Example: She has flown alone twice.

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     worn is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     wear.

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     won is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     win.

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     Past participle of sit?

     Answer

     sat.

     Example: They have sat there all morning.

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     ran is a past simple form of which base verb?

     Answer

     run.

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     stood is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     stand.

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     Past participle of wear?

     Answer

     worn.

     Example: I have worn these shoes for years.

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     driven is a past participle of which base verb?

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     drive.

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     sat is a past participle of which base verb?

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     sit.

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     Past simple of hit?

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     hit.

     Example: The ball hit the fence.

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     Past simple of stand?

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     stood.

     Example: She stood beside the entrance.

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     fallen is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     fall.

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     Past participle of pay?

     Answer

     paid.

     Example: They have paid in full.

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     Past simple of eat?

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     ate.

     Example: We ate outside at noon.

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     Past participle of spend?

     Answer

     spent.

     Example: She has spent too much time waiting.

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     Past participle of send?

     Answer

     sent.

     Example: We have sent a confirmation.

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     Past simple of lose?

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     lost.

     Example: Our side lost by one point.

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     Past participle of sell?

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     sold.

     Example: The shop has sold every ticket.

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     Past simple of meet?

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     met.

     Example: We met outside the station.

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     Past participle of eat?

     Answer

     eaten.

     Example: I have eaten enough.

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     Past simple of sleep?

     Answer

     slept.

     Example: The baby slept for two hours.

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     Past simple of pay?

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     paid.

     Example: He paid the bill online.

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     sent is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     send.

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     Past simple of spend?

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     spent.

     Example: They spent the afternoon outside.

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     Usual past participle of wake, with the accepted alternative?

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     woken is usual; waked is also standard but less common.

     Example: The noise has woken everyone. Less common: The noise has waked everyone.

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     Past simple of drink?

     Answer

     drank.

     Example: She drank a glass of water.

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     slept is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     sleep.

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     Past participle of lose?

     Answer

     lost.

     Example: I have lost my notebook.

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     eaten is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     eat.

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     sold is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     sell.

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     Past participle of meet?

     Answer

     met.

     Example: I have met her once before.

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     Past simple of send?

     Answer

     sent.

     Example: I sent the file yesterday.

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     Past participle of drink?

     Answer

     drunk.

     Example: He has drunk all the coffee.

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     paid is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     pay.

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     lost is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     lose.

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     Usual past simple of wake, with the accepted alternative?

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     woke is usual; waked is also standard but less common.

     Example: I woke before the alarm. Less common: I waked before the alarm.

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     Past participle of sleep?

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     slept.

     Example: I have slept much better lately.

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     spent is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     spend.

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     met is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     meet.

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     Past simple of sell?

     Answer

     sold.

     Example: She sold her old bicycle.

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     drunk is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     drink.

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     woken is the usual past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     wake.

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     Past participle of lead?

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     led.

     Example: That choice has led to delays.

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     Past participle of draw?

     Answer

     drawn.

     Example: She has drawn a useful diagram.

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     Past simple of forget?

     Answer

     forgot.

     Example: He forgot the appointment.

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     Past simple of sing?

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     sang.

     Example: She sang the first verse.

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     Past participle of catch?

     Answer

     caught.

     Example: I have caught a cold.

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     Past participle of ride?

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     ridden.

     Example: He has ridden a horse twice.

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     Past simple of swim?

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     swam.

     Example: He swam across the pool.

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     forgotten is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     forget.

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     Past simple variants of dream?

     Answer

     dreamed or dreamt. Both are standard; dreamed is more common in US English.

     Example: I dreamed about the sea. Alternative: I dreamt about the sea.

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     Past participle of sing?

     Answer

     sung.

     Example: We have sung that song before.

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     Past simple of ride?

     Answer

     rode.

     Example: We rode our bikes to the park.

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     drawn is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     draw.

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     Past participle of swim?

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     swum.

     Example: I have swum in colder water.

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     dreamt is a common UK past form of which base verb?

     Answer

     dream.

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     sung is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     sing.

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     Past simple variants of burn?

     Answer

     burned or burnt. Both are standard verb forms; burned is more common in US English.

     Example: The lamp burned all night. Alternative: The lamp burnt all night.

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     Past simple of draw?

     Answer

     drew.

     Example: The child drew a small house.

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     Usual past participle of forget, with the accepted US alternative?

     Answer

     forgotten is usual; forgot is also standard as a past participle in US English, but it is less common.

     Example: We have forgotten the old password. US also: We have forgot the old password.

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     Past simple of let?

     Answer

     let.

     Example: They let us leave early.

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     caught is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     catch.

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     burnt is a common UK past form of which base verb?

     Answer

     burn.

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     Past simple of lead?

     Answer

     led.

     Example: Mina led the discussion.

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     ridden is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     ride.

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     swum is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     swim.

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     Past simple of catch?

     Answer

     caught.

     Example: She caught the last train.

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     Past participle variants of burn?

     Answer

     burned or burnt. Both are standard verb forms; burned is more common in US English.

     Example: The fire has burned brightly. Alternative: The fire has burnt brightly.

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     Past participle of let?

     Answer

     let.

     Example: I have let the soup cool.

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     led is a past participle of which base verb?

     Answer

     lead.

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     Past participle variants of dream?

     Answer

     dreamed or dreamt. Both are standard; dreamed is more common in US English.

     Example: She has dreamed of this day. Alternative: She has dreamt of this day.

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