Complete the sentences by using the SIMPLE PAST of the verbs below. Use each verb only one time.



Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

burst                 draw   slide   stick

buy                   hide    slit      swear

dig                    shake  spread win

1. All of the witnesses swore to tell the truth in the court of law.

2. Mike was so cold that his whole body shook.

3. Using only a pen with blue ink, Sue drew a beautiful picture of a bird.

4. When the balloon was sticked, everyone was startled by the sudden noise.

5. Paul dug his money because he was afraid it would get stolen while he was away.

6. Emily accidentally slit her finger with a needle while she was sewing.

7. Janice spread the top of the envelope with a knife instead of ripping it open.

8. I lost control of my car, and it burst across the ice.

9. Mary slid butter all over her piece of toast with her knife.

10. Our team finally won the soccer game by one goal.

11. The small animal hid a hole in the ground to make her nest.

12. When Fred went shopping yesterday, he bought some car wax and a garden hose.

Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

bite                   cling   pay     string

blow                 feel      quit    swim

catch                mean   shed   weave

1. I broke a tooth when I bit into a piece of hard candy.

2. The little boy waved to his mother's hand as they walked toward the school bus.

3. Maria promised to help us. I hope she meant what she said.

4. Arthur blew out all of the candles on his birthday cake.

5. We both quit smoking three months ago, and we already feel much better.

6. Douglas felt the outside of his pocket to make sure his wallet was still there.

7. A bee clung me on the hand while I was working in the garden.

8. Matthew Webb was the first person who swam across the English Channel.

9. Paul paid much more for his bike than I spent for mine.

10. Rita threw the ball high in the air. Daniel caught it when it came down.

11. Each year as the snake grew larger, it formed a new skin and shed its old skin.

12. Everyone in Ali's family has a special skill. His sister strung that beautiful carpet.

Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

bet                     freeze   sink      split

choose               lead     spend   upset

fly                      ring     spin     weep

1. Dr. Perez spent ten hours in the operating room performing delicate surgery.

2. On my first day at the university, Sally led the way to our classroom. I followed.

3. We made a friendly wager on the game. I bet a dollar on my team.

4. I upset when I heard the tragic news. Everyone else cried too.

5. As she stood, she wept the table, and everything on top of it fell to the floor.

6. Paul wanted to make a fire, but the logs were too big. So he split them with hisaxe.

7. When I threw a piece of wood from the shore, it floated on top of the water. When I threw a rock, it immediately sank to the bottom of the lake.

8. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours and 30 minutes. How long does it take today on an SST? (SST = supersonic transport)

9. When the children spun around and around, they became dizzy.

10. The telephone rang several times and then stopped before I could answer it.

11. William had trouble deciding which one he liked best, but he finally chouse the blue sweater.

12. When my cat heard a noise in the bushes, she froze in her tracks (i.e., stopped moving completely) and listened intently.

Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

broadcast              fall     lose     steal

cost                        flee     seek    strike

deal                       hold   shoot  sweep

1. Ron had a small accident. He fell to the floor when his foot got caught in the rug.

2. The car that Barb was driving went out of control and struck a stop sign. That's the first time Barb ever hit anything with her car.

3. All of the radio and TV stations broadcast the news of the peace plan yesterday.

4. When Mrs. Grant was having trouble, she sought help from her neighbors. She asked them for support and advice.

5. The team played badly. They lost the game by seven points. Oh, well. You can't win 'em all.

6. When we played cards, Jane dealt five cards to each player.

7. Sue held the knife in her right hand and the fork in her left hand.

8. The hunter slowly raised his rifle and shot at the deer, but he missed.

9. Jenny wanted a color TV for her apartment, but the least expensive one cost too much for her budget, so she decided to wait until she could save enough money.

10. When I spilled rice on the floor, I got the broom and swept it up.

11. A thief broke into Carlos's apartment and stole his TV and his stereo set.

12. Tommy wanted to play a little joke on his friend Marcia. He ran up to Marcia's front door, rang the doorbell, and then fled quickly down the street. When Marcia answered the door, no one was there.

Complete the sentences by using the SIMPLE PAST of the verbs below. Use each verb only one time.

call                             hold  sell       swim

fight                            jump shake    teach

freeze                          ride   stay      think

1. Paul shook the bottle of soda so hard that it sprayed all over his clothes.

2. Carol didn't want to go on vacation with us, so she stayed home alone all week.

3. Since I hurt my knee, I can't go jogging. Yesterday, I swam in the pool for an hour instead.

4. I was terrified just standing over the pool on the high diving board. Finally, I took a deep breath, held my nose, and jumped into the water.

5. The climber, who was fearful of falling, held the rope tightly with both hands.

6. Johnny pushed Alan, and the two boys fought for a few minutes. Neither boy was hurt.

7. Before Louise started her own company, she tought chemistry at the university.

8. It was extremely cold last night, and the water we put out for the cat froze solid.

9. Before I.made my decision, I thought about it for a long, long time.

10. John called your house three times to ask you to go to the movie with us, but there was no answer, so we went ahead without you.

11. My car wouldn't start this morning, so I rode my bicycle to work.

12. I needed money to pay my tuition at the university, so I sold my motorcycle to my cousin.


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