15 Irregular Verbs to Boost Your English

A textured, colourful, irregular amoeba shape with the word 'irregular' written on it-an illustration to English irregular verbs.

 

Congratulations on making it this far in your journey with irregular verbs!

 

In the previous pages, you’ve already learned and practiced some of the essential irregular verbs, building a strong foundation for more natural and accurate English.

 

Your dedication is paying off - each new verb you master brings you closer to greater fluency and confidence.

 

On this page, we’ll take your skills even further by exploring 15 new irregular verbs.

 

For each verb, you’ll find clear examples in the base form, past simple, and past participle, all used in full sentences.

 

Keep practicing, and watch your English become more flexible and expressive with every lesson!

 

1. See - Saw - Seen

  • Base Form: I see my friends every weekend.
  • Simple Past: I saw a great movie last night.
  • Past Participle: I have seen that film three times.

 

2. Come - Came - Come

  • Base Form: I come to this café often.
  • Simple Past: She came to the party late.
  • Past Participle: They have come to an agreement.

 

3. Meet - Met - Met

  • Base Form: I meet my colleagues for lunch every Friday.
  • Simple Past: We met at the conference last year.
  • Past Participle: I have met many interesting people through my job.

 

4. Think - Thought - Thought

  • Base Form: I think about my goals every day.
  • Simple Past: He thought the meeting was at 10 AM.
  • Past Participle: We have thought long and hard about this decision.

 

5. Take - Took - Taken

  • Base Form: I take the bus to work every morning.
  • Simple Past: She took a photograph of the sunset yesterday.
  • Past Participle: They have taken their final exams.

 

6. Find - Found - Found

  • Base Form: I find it hard to wake up early.
  • Simple Past: He found his lost keys under the couch.
  • Past Participle: We have found a solution to the problem.

 

7. Give - Gave - Given

  • Base Form: I give my time to charity every month.
  • Simple Past: She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday.
  • Past Participle: They have given their support to the project.

 

8. Tell - Told - Told

  • Base Form: I tell my children stories every night.
  • Simple Past: He told me about his vacation last week.
  • Past Participle: She has told everyone about her new job.

 

9. Become - Became - Become

  • Base Form: I want to become a better speaker.
  • Simple Past: She became an expert in her field after years of study.
  • Past Participle: They have become close friends over time.

 

10. Leave - Left - Left

  • Base Form: I leave for work at 8 AM every day.
  • Simple Past: He left his umbrella at home this morning.
  • Past Participle: We have left our old habits behind.

 

11. Show - Showed - Shown

  • Base Form: I show my portfolio to potential clients.
  • Simple Past: She showed me her vacation photos yesterday.
  • Past Participle: They have shown great improvement in their skills.

 

12. Feel - Felt - Felt

  • Base Form: I feel happy when I'm with my friends.
  • Simple Past: He felt nervous before his presentation.
  • Past Participle: We have felt a strong connection since our first meeting.

 

13. Bring - Brought - Brought

  • Base Form: I bring snacks to the movie night.
  • Simple Past: She brought her famous cookies to the party last week.
  • Past Participle: They have brought joy to many people's lives.

 

14. Buy - Bought - Bought

  • Base Form: I buy groceries every Saturday morning.
  • Simple Past: He bought a new car last month.
  • Past Participle: We have bought tickets for the concert next week.

 

15. Learn - Learned/Learnt - Learned/Learnt

 

(Note that both "learned" and "learnt" are accepted as past forms, with "learned" being more common in American English and "learnt" in British English.)

  • Base Form: I learn something new every day.
  • Simple Past (American): She learned how to cook Italian food last summer.
    (or)
    Simple Past (British): She learnt how to cook Italian food last summer.
  • Past Participle (American): They have learned many valuable lessons this year.
    (or)
    Past Participle (British): They have learnt many valuable lessons this year.

 

 

You’ve now added 15 more irregular verbs to your growing vocabulary - well done!

 

 

As you have already heard, even native English speakers sometimes struggle with irregular verbs, so don't be afraid to make mistakes.

  

To make the most of your learning, try these tips: practice using these verbs in your daily conversations and writing, create flashcards to review their forms regularly, and listen to native speakers to hear how these verbs are used naturally

 

Remember, consistent practice is the key to making irregular verbs second nature. Keep up the great work, and stay tuned for the next lesson!

 

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