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🟥ESOL: Irregular and Regular Verb Practice Worksheets

 

A0 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: Regular verbs add -ed in the past. Example: play → played Irregular verbs change in the past. Example: go → went

Examples:

  • I played with my dog. (regular)

  • She went to school. (irregular)

Exercises: Fill in the blanks. Use the correct past simple verb.

  1. I _____ (play) with my friend.

  2. He _____ (go) to the shop.

  3. She _____ (like) her lunch.

  4. We _____ (eat) chocolate.

  5. They _____ (walk) to the park.

  6. I _____ (see) a bird.

  7. She _____ (cook) dinner.

  8. He _____ (make) a cake.

  9. We _____ (watch) TV.

  10. They _____ (drink) juice.

  11. I _____ (open) the window.

  12. He _____ (take) a photo.

  13. She _____ (listen) to music.

  14. We _____ (read) a book.

  15. They _____ (clean) the room.

  16. I _____ (sleep) early.

  17. He _____ (draw) a cat.

  18. She _____ (wash) her hands.

  19. We _____ (buy) bread.

  20. They _____ (dance) together.

Answers:

  1. played 2. went 3. liked 4. ate 5. walked 6. saw 7. cooked 8. made 9. watched 10. drank

  2. opened 12. took 13. listened 14. read 15. cleaned 16. slept 17. drew 18. washed 19. bought 20. danced

A1 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: We use the past simple tense to talk about things that happened before now.

  • Regular verbs: add -ed (clean → cleaned)

  • Irregular verbs: change completely (see → saw)

Examples:

  • He played soccer.

  • She ate lunch.

Exercises: Complete the sentences with the past form of the verb.

  1. She _____ (walk) to school.

  2. They _____ (have) a good time.

  3. I _____ (listen) to music.

  4. We _____ (go) to the beach.

  5. He _____ (cook) pasta.

  6. I _____ (read) a magazine.

  7. She _____ (buy) some milk.

  8. They _____ (study) for the test.

  9. We _____ (see) a movie.

  10. He _____ (write) a letter.

  11. She _____ (visit) her aunt.

  12. I _____ (sleep) at 10 pm.

  13. They _____ (play) basketball.

  14. He _____ (take) the bus.

  15. She _____ (open) the door.

  16. We _____ (drink) lemonade.

  17. I _____ (make) a sandwich.

  18. They _____ (clean) the kitchen.

  19. He _____ (draw) a picture.

  20. She _____ (think) about her family.

Answers:

  1. walked 2. had 3. listened 4. went 5. cooked 6. read 7. bought 8. studied 9. saw 10. wrote

  2. visited 12. slept 13. played 14. took 15. opened 16. drank 17. made 18. cleaned 19. drew 20. thought


A2 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: The past simple is used for actions completed in the past.

  • Regular verbs add -ed.

  • Irregular verbs change their spelling.

Examples:

  • We watched a film last night.

  • He went to the supermarket.

Exercises: Complete with the correct past form.

  1. I _____ (finish) my homework.

  2. She _____ (eat) all the cake.

  3. They _____ (travel) to Queenstown.

  4. He _____ (see) a doctor.

  5. We _____ (clean) the house.

  6. I _____ (meet) my teacher.

  7. She _____ (walk) in the park.

  8. They _____ (run) in the race.

  9. He _____ (write) an email.

  10. I _____ (swim) in the pool.

  11. She _____ (make) dinner.

  12. We _____ (have) a party.

  13. They _____ (laugh) a lot.

  14. He _____ (catch) the ball.

  15. I _____ (build) a sandcastle.

  16. She _____ (take) a taxi.

  17. We _____ (open) the windows.

  18. They _____ (go) shopping.

  19. He _____ (lose) his keys.

  20. I _____ (send) a postcard.

Answers:

  1. finished 2. ate 3. travelled 4. saw 5. cleaned 6. met 7. walked 8. ran 9. wrote 10. swam

  2. made 12. had 13. laughed 14. caught 15. built 16. took 17. opened 18. went 19. lost 20. sent


B1 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: Use the past simple to describe events, habits, or facts from the past. Irregular verbs must be memorized.

Examples:

  • She drove to work yesterday.

  • We visited the museum last weekend.

Exercises: Write the correct past simple form.

  1. I _____ (drive) to the airport.

  2. They _____ (plan) a surprise party.

  3. She _____ (speak) to the manager.

  4. We _____ (travel) around Europe.

  5. He _____ (forget) his umbrella.

  6. I _____ (repair) my bike.

  7. She _____ (teach) English in Korea.

  8. We _____ (wait) for two hours.

  9. They _____ (fall) on the ice.

  10. I _____ (win) a prize.

  11. He _____ (study) for the test.

  12. She _____ (break) her phone.

  13. We _____ (watch) a documentary.

  14. I _____ (wear) a red dress.

  15. They _____ (fly) to Japan.

  16. She _____ (arrive) at 8 o’clock.

  17. We _____ (leave) early.

  18. He _____ (draw) a horse.

  19. I _____ (learn) a new word.

  20. She _____ (hear) a strange noise.

Answers:

  1. drove 2. planned 3. spoke 4. travelled 5. forgot 6. repaired 7. taught 8. waited 9. fell 10. won

  2. studied 12. broke 13. watched 14. wore 15. flew 16. arrived 17. left 18. drew 19. learned 20. heard


B2 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: At B2 level, students use the past simple confidently in narration, storytelling, and recounting real or imagined past experiences.

Examples:

  • After he spoke to the group, we realized the importance of the issue.

Exercises: Fill in the past simple of the verb.

  1. I _____ (attend) the conference last week.

  2. She _____ (write) a report on the results.

  3. They _____ (arrive) after the meeting _____ (begin).

  4. He _____ (miss) the train but _____ (catch) the next one.

  5. We _____ (decide) to go to the beach.

  6. She _____ (feel) sick, so she _____ (leave) early.

  7. I _____ (think) the book was boring.

  8. They _____ (suggest) a new plan.

  9. He _____ (pay) for dinner.

  10. We _____ (spend) the day in Akaroa.

  11. She _____ (tell) me a secret.

  12. I _____ (break) my phone.

  13. We _____ (hear) the news on the radio.

  14. They _____ (choose) the cheaper option.

  15. He _____ (sell) his car.

  16. I _____ (understand) the instructions.

  17. She _____ (grow) vegetables in her garden.

  18. We _____ (win) the match!

  19. I _____ (forget) my password.

  20. They _____ (build) a new house last year.

Answers:

  1. attended 2. wrote 3. arrived, began 4. missed, caught 5. decided 6. felt, left 7. thought 8. suggested 9. paid 10. spent

  2. told 12. broke 13. heard 14. chose 15. sold 16. understood 17. grew 18. won 19. forgot 20. built



C1 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: At C1 level, students use the past simple to report complex events, including indirect speech and formal writing.

Examples:

  • The witness stated that he saw the suspect leaving the scene.

  • They acknowledged the mistake but offered no apology.

Exercises: Complete each sentence using the past simple form of the verb.

  1. The team _____ (analyze) the data thoroughly.

  2. She _____ (convince) them to change the policy.

  3. He _____ (speak) eloquently during the debate.

  4. We _____ (observe) unusual behavior in the results.

  5. They _____ (launch) a new campaign last quarter.

  6. I _____ (receive) a formal invitation.

  7. She _____ (write) a compelling essay.

  8. The committee _____ (reject) the proposal.

  9. He _____ (overcome) the challenge.

  10. We _____ (acknowledge) the feedback.

Answers:

  1. analyzed 2. convinced 3. spoke 4. observed 5. launched

  2. received 7. wrote 8. rejected 9. overcame 10. acknowledged











C2 Level Worksheet – Verb Practice

Explanation: At C2 level, learners demonstrate full control of the past simple to describe nuanced actions, infer meaning, and incorporate literary or rhetorical language.

Examples:

  • He exemplified resilience when he persisted despite repeated failures.

  • She narrated the tale with vivid imagery and detail.

Exercises: Insert the correct past simple form of the verb.

  1. The researcher _____ (demonstrate) a deep understanding of the subject.

  2. She _____ (construct) a well-reasoned argument.

  3. They _____ (illustrate) their point with clear examples.

  4. He _____ (explain) the concept thoroughly.

  5. We _____ (collaborate) on multiple projects.

  6. The writer _____ (depict) the scene masterfully.

  7. She _____ (highlight) the key issues.

  8. They _____ (interpret) the results convincingly.

  9. He _____ (refute) the claim with evidence.

  10. I _____ (conclude) the presentation with a summary.

Answers:

  1. demonstrated 2. constructed 3. illustrated 4. explained 5. collaborated

  2. depicted 7. highlighted 8. interpreted 9. refuted 10. concluded

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