A1 · Grammar
Simple Past — Irregular Verbs
Lesson Handout
What are irregular verbs?
Rule — These verbs do NOT add -ed in the past.
go — go → went
have — have → had
see — see → saw
Note — You must learn these by heart!
Common irregular verbs
be — was / were
go — went
have — had
see — saw
eat — ate
come — came
give — gave
take — took
Negative and questions
Negative — didn’t + base verb (same as regular)
Question — Did + subject + base verb (same as regular)
Example — I didn’t go. Did she see?
Warning — NOT ‘didn’t went’ — use base verb!
Recap
Positive — Used the irregular form (went, had, saw)
Negative — didn’t + base verb
Question — Did + base verb?
Rule — Learn the irregular forms by heart!
A1 · Grammar
Simple Past — Irregular Verbs
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
1. She ___________ (go) to the market yesterday.
☐ goed ☐ goes ☐ went
2. I ___________ (see) a great film last night.
☐ seed ☐ seen ☐ saw
3. We ___________ (have) lunch at 1pm.
☐ haved ☐ has ☐ had
4. He ___________ (eat) a sandwich for breakfast.
☐ eated ☐ eats ☐ ate
5. She ___________ (not/go) to school yesterday.
☐ didn't went ☐ didn't go ☐ not went
6. come → ___________ (past)
7. take → ___________ (past)
8. give → ___________ (past)
9. She ___________ (be) late for class. (past singular)
10. They ___________ (be) happy yesterday. (past plural)
A1 · Grammar
Simple Past — Irregular Verbs
Answer Key
1. went
2. saw
3. had
4. ate
5. didn't go
6. came
7. took
8. gave
9. was
10. were