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Simple Past

irregular verbs

Simple Pastirregular verbs

An irregular verb is one that does not form its simple past tense or its past participle by adding +ed or +d to the base form.


You need to memorize them and memorizing takes practice.

Past Simple Tense - Regular & Irregular Verbs: Life of Miss Johnson (Comical Fun ESL Grammar Video)

Some of the Most Common Irregular Verbs

Time Markers

These are words to tell you to use the simple past.
English Grammar: Past Simple Time Markers

Watch Katy Perry's Video and Listen for Irregular Verbs

Katy Perry – The One That Got Away

You should hear: met (to meet) , got (to get) , had (to have) , made (to make) , said (to say)

Katy Perry - The One That Got Away (Official Video)

Irregular Verbs

This song contains all of the irregular verbs you'll need. The simple past is the second verb mentioned.
Irregular Verbs
Irregular Verbs | Learn All Irregular Verbs in One Song
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