Sure! Let’s solve this worksheet together. The task is to
complete each sentence using the correct irregular past tense form of the verb given in parentheses.
Here’s a quick reminder:
Irregular verbs do not follow the regular “-ed” pattern in the past tense. You have to memorize them (like “run → ran”, “forget → forgot”, etc.).
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✔ Solution with Explanations:
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1. John _ran_ to the shops. He _forgot_ his wallet and _had_ to go home.
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run → ran (irregular past tense)
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forget → forgot (irregular past tense)
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has → had (past tense of “have”; used here because he *needed* to go home — “had to”)
> 💡 Note: “had to” = past obligation. It’s the past form of “have to”.
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2. Sarah _threw_ the ball through the window. It _broke_ and Sarah _ran_ away.
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throw → threw (irregular past)
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break → broke (irregular past)
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run → ran (again, irregular past — same as #1)
> 📝 All three are common irregular verbs.
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3. Tony _spread_ the butter gently on his toast. “That looks yum,” his brother _said_.
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spread → spread (yes, it’s the same in past tense — irregular!)
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say → said (irregular past tense)
> ⚠️ “Spread” doesn’t change — it’s one of those tricky ones!
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4. Alexia _swept_ the floor. A bee _stung_ her while she worked.
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sweep → swept (irregular past)
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sting → stung (irregular past — like “sing → sang”, “sting → stung”)
> 🐝 Fun fact: “stung” is the past participle too — but here we just need simple past.
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5. Tom _understood_ how to behave. His manners _were_ outstanding.
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understand → understood (irregular past — add “-ood”)
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be → were (past tense of “be” for plural subject “manners” — “manners were…”)
> 🔍 “Manners” is plural → so use “were”, not “was”.
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6. Jerry _woke_ up. He _was_ sad.
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wake → woke (irregular past — not “waked”)
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be → was (past tense for singular subject “He”)
> 😊 “Woke” is the correct irregular past tense — “waked” is archaic or rarely used.
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🎯 Final Answer Key:
1.
ran,
forgot,
had
2.
threw,
broke,
ran
3.
spread,
said
4.
swept,
stung
5.
understood,
were
6.
woke,
was
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these irregular verbs! 😊📚
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of irregular verbs worksheet 4th grade.
