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Grammar Activity Ideas for Irregular Verbs

Irregular verb are tricky verbs that don't end in ''-ed'' for past tense. Instead, these verbs have one or two different words to represent the past tense and the past participle. More than 70 irregular verbs can be found in the English language. Many irregular verbs are commonly used. Irregular verbs include ''be'' (was, were); ''do'' (did, done); and ''go'' (went, gone). Activities help new English learners to remember and recognize these irregular verb forms.
  1. Irregular Bingo

    • Create nine-square bingo cards that list the past-tense or the infinitive form of nine irregular verbs. Call out the form of the word that is not listed on the card. Students can mark their bingo card only if they have the corresponding form of the word on their card. For example, if you call out "go", the student can mark either ''gone'' or ''went''. The first student to mark all squares on the card wins.

    Matching Verb Cards

    • Create cards that list verbs in the infinitive form, as well as the corresponding past tense of the verb. Place one form of the verb on each card. Turn the cards over so that the words face the top of the table or desk. Students must turn over a card and then try to match the card by turning over one or more cards related to the verb on the first card.

    Songs

    • Make up a song that teaches students the irregular verbs and helps them remember too. Weave pneumatic devices such as rhyme and repetition into a fun tale that students can relate to, such as going to school, that accentuates all the forms of irregular verbs the student should remember. Encourage students to create their own songs, like a rap song, and to share them with the class.

    Worksheets

    • Worksheet activities engage students in identifying irregular verbs in the context of a sentence. A worksheet activity may ask students to circle the irregular verb used or to write the correct form in a space provided mid-sentence. Worksheets can be found at educational websites, such as EnglishForEveryone.

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