Sure! Let’s solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
complete the sentences using the irregular past tense of the verbs given in parentheses.
Remember: Irregular verbs do
not follow the “-ed” rule for past tense. You have to memorize their unique past forms.
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1. John ______ (run) to the shops. He ______ (forget) his wallet and ______ (has) to go home.
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run → ran (irregular)
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forget → forgot (irregular)
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has → had (irregular — “have” becomes “had” in past)
✔ Answer:
> John
ran to the shops. He
forgot his wallet and
had to go home.
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2. Sarah ______ (throw) the ball through the window. It ______ (break) and Sarah ______ (run) away.
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throw → threw (irregular)
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break → broke (irregular)
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run → ran (irregular)
✔ Answer:
> Sarah
threw the ball through the window. It
broke and Sarah
ran away.
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3. Tony ______ (spread) the butter gently on his toast. “That looks yum,” his brother ______ (say).
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spread → spread (irregular — same in past and present!)
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say → said (irregular)
✔ Answer:
> Tony
spread the butter gently on his toast. “That looks yum,” his brother
said.
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4. Alexia ______ (sweep) the floor. A bee ______ (sting) her while she worked.
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sweep → swept (irregular)
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sting → stung (irregular)
✔ Answer:
> Alexia
swept the floor. A bee
stung her while she worked.
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5. Tom ______ (understand) how to behave. His manners ______ (be) outstanding.
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understand → understood (irregular)
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be → were (since “manners” is plural, we use “were”; “be” → “was/were” in past)
✔ Answer:
> Tom
understood how to behave. His manners
were outstanding.
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6. Jerry ______ (wake) up. He ______ (be) sad.
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wake → woke (irregular)
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be → was (singular subject “He” → “was”)
✔ Answer:
> Jerry
woke up. He
was sad.
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✔ Final Completed Worksheet:
Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Complete the sentences with irregular past tense.
1. John
ran to the shops. He
forgot his wallet and
had to go home.
2. Sarah
threw the ball through the window. It
broke and Sarah
ran away.
3. Tony
spread the butter gently on his toast. “That looks yum,” his brother
said.
4. Alexia
swept the floor. A bee
stung her while she worked.
5. Tom
understood how to behave. His manners
were outstanding.
6. Jerry
woke up. He
was sad.
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Tip for Learning: Keep a list of common irregular verbs and practice them in sentences. Many appear frequently in daily conversation and writing!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these verbs! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tenses worksheet for grade 6.
