Common Irregular Verbs Grouped

Common Irregular Verbs (Grouped) Below, you will find a list of the most common irregular verbs in English. You should know these by heart. To assist you in learning, they have been grouped according to their ending patterns. Remember that the base form is... More

Common Irregular Verbs (Grouped) Below, you will find a list of the most common irregular verbs in English. You should know these by heart. To assist you in learning, they have been grouped according to their ending patterns. Remember that the base form is used with the simple present tense. (Example: “I often forget my umbrella.”) The simple past form is used with the simple past tense. (Example: “I forgot my umbrella yesterday.”) The past participle is used with the perfect tenses, such as present and past perfect. (Example: “Oh no! It’s raining and I’ve forgotten my umbrella.”) Group 1 – All three forms of the verb are the same  Base Form Simple Past Past Participle  bet bet bet  cost cost cost  cut cut cut  hit hit hit  hurt hurt hurt  let let let  put put put  shut shut shut Group 2 – The 2nd and 3rd forms of the verb are the same  Base Form Simple Past Past Participle  lose lost lost  shoot shot shot  get got got  light lit lit  sit sat sat  keep kept kept  sleep Less