English Irregular Verb Flashcards: Past Tense & Past Participle
Practice common English irregular verbs from base form to past simple and past participle, with concise examples and clearly marked UK/US variants.
Over dit deck
Practice 70 common English irregular verbs through 203 short retrieval prompts.
What this deck practices
- Base form → past simple: all 70 verbs.
- Base form → past participle: all 70 verbs.
- Distinctive past form → base form: 63 reverse prompts.
- Current variants: concise UK/US notes for forms such as
got/gotten,learned/learnt, andspelled/spelt.
The order starts with high-utility verbs such as be, have, do, and go, then moves through everyday actions, communication, change, movement, and daily routines. A fixed sequence mixes all three prompt directions, introduces each verb before asking for reverse recall, and leaves at least four unrelated cards between prompts for the same verb.
This compact set prioritizes frequent, current learner vocabulary. It excludes rare and archaic forms, copied reference tables, and pronunciation drills beyond the easily confused past form of read. Reverse prompts are omitted for unchanged written forms—put, read, cut, set, hit, and let—and for found, which is also a present-tense base verb. Past-simple → past-participle permutations are also excluded because anchoring each form to the base verb is more useful in everyday study.
Selection follows the Oxford 3000 frequency-and-usefulness method. Forms were checked against the British Council irregular-verbs reference and Cambridge Dictionary's irregular-verb table, with current dictionary entries used for regional variants. All prompts, examples, ordering, and metadata are original. No source or competitor table, prose, exercise, or example was copied.
Kaarten in dit deck
Kaart 1
Vraag
Past participle of have?
Antwoord
had.
Example: She has had enough practice.
Kaart 2
Vraag
Past participle of see?
Antwoord
seen.
Example: Have you seen my keys?
Kaart 3
Vraag
Past simple of go?
Antwoord
went.
Example: We went home after class.
Kaart 4
Vraag
Past simple of make?
Antwoord
made.
Example: We made soup for dinner.
Kaart 5
Vraag
Past participle of get in UK and US English?
Antwoord
got in standard UK English; gotten is common in US English for obtaining or becoming. US have got remains common for possession and obligation.
Example: UK: She has got much faster. US: She has gotten much faster.
Kaart 6
Vraag
Past simple forms of be?
Antwoord
was with I/he/she/it; were with you/we/they.
Example: She was ready, and they were ready too.
Kaart 7
Vraag
Past simple of have?
Antwoord
had.
Example: I had time after lunch.
Kaart 8
Vraag
Past participle of go?
Antwoord
gone.
Example: Maya has gone to the library.
Kaart 9
Vraag
Past participle of know?
Antwoord
known.
Example: They have known each other for years.
Kaart 10
Vraag
madeis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
make.
Kaart 11
Vraag
Past participle of do?
Antwoord
done.
Example: I have done the exercise already.
Kaart 12
Vraag
Past simple of think?
Antwoord
thought.
Example: She thought about the offer overnight.
Kaart 13
Vraag
Past participle of be?
Antwoord
been.
Example: We have been here before.
Kaart 14
Vraag
Past simple of say?
Antwoord
said.
Example: He said hello at the door.
Kaart 15
Vraag
Past simple of get?
Antwoord
got.
Example: I got your message this morning.
Kaart 16
Vraag
hadis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
have.
Kaart 17
Vraag
Past participle of make?
Antwoord
made.
Example: He has made a careful choice.
Kaart 18
Vraag
seenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
see.
Kaart 19
Vraag
Past simple of know?
Antwoord
knew.
Example: I knew the route was shorter.
Kaart 20
Vraag
goneis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
go.
Kaart 21
Vraag
Past participle of say?
Antwoord
said.
Example: She has said that before.
Kaart 22
Vraag
gottenis a US past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
get.
Kaart 23
Vraag
beenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
be.
Kaart 24
Vraag
Past participle of think?
Antwoord
thought.
Example: We have thought about that risk.
Kaart 25
Vraag
doneis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
do.
Kaart 26
Vraag
knownis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
know.
Kaart 27
Vraag
Past simple of see?
Antwoord
saw.
Example: I saw the notice yesterday.
Kaart 28
Vraag
saidis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
say.
Kaart 29
Vraag
thoughtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
think.
Kaart 30
Vraag
Past simple of do?
Antwoord
did.
Example: They did the exercise yesterday.
Kaart 31
Vraag
Past participle of bring?
Antwoord
brought.
Example: She has brought the right documents.
Kaart 32
Vraag
Past simple of put?
Antwoord
put.
Example: He put the cups on the shelf.
Kaart 33
Vraag
Past simple of leave?
Antwoord
left.
Example: We left before the rain.
Kaart 34
Vraag
Past participle of give?
Antwoord
given.
Example: We have given everyone a copy.
Kaart 35
Vraag
Past participle of feel?
Antwoord
felt.
Example: She has felt this pressure before.
Kaart 36
Vraag
Past simple of become?
Antwoord
became.
Example: The room became quiet.
Kaart 37
Vraag
Past participle of put?
Antwoord
put.
Example: I have put your name on the list.
Kaart 38
Vraag
Past participle of take?
Antwoord
taken.
Example: I have taken enough notes.
Kaart 39
Vraag
Past simple of give?
Antwoord
gave.
Example: He gave me a clear answer.
Kaart 40
Vraag
Past participle of find?
Antwoord
found.
Example: They have found a simpler route.
Kaart 41
Vraag
becameis a past simple form of which base verb?Antwoord
become.
Kaart 42
Vraag
broughtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
bring.
Kaart 43
Vraag
Past simple of take?
Antwoord
took.
Example: She took the early bus.
Kaart 44
Vraag
Past simple of come?
Antwoord
came.
Example: They came by train.
Kaart 45
Vraag
leftis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
leave.
Kaart 46
Vraag
Past participle of become?
Antwoord
become.
Example: This has become a daily habit.
Kaart 47
Vraag
Past simple of tell?
Antwoord
told.
Example: She told us the result.
Kaart 48
Vraag
Past simple of feel?
Antwoord
felt.
Example: I felt better after the walk.
Kaart 49
Vraag
Past participle of come?
Antwoord
come.
Example: The package has come at last.
Kaart 50
Vraag
givenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
give.
Kaart 51
Vraag
Past simple of bring?
Antwoord
brought.
Example: They brought lunch from home.
Kaart 52
Vraag
toldis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
tell.
Kaart 53
Vraag
feltis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
feel.
Kaart 54
Vraag
Past participle of leave?
Antwoord
left.
Example: He has left his coat upstairs.
Kaart 55
Vraag
Past simple of find?
Antwoord
found.
Example: I found the receipt in my bag.
Kaart 56
Vraag
cameis a past simple form of which base verb?Antwoord
come.
Kaart 57
Vraag
Past participle of tell?
Antwoord
told.
Example: I have told him twice.
Kaart 58
Vraag
takenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
take.
Kaart 59
Vraag
Past simple of understand?
Antwoord
understood.
Example: They understood the main idea.
Kaart 60
Vraag
Past simple of speak?
Antwoord
spoke.
Example: We spoke after the meeting.
Kaart 61
Vraag
Past participle variants of spell?
Antwoord
spelled or spelt. Spelled is standard in UK and US English; spelt is also standard and especially common in UK English.
Example: You have spelled it correctly. UK alternative: You have spelt it correctly.
Kaart 62
Vraag
Past participle of show?
Antwoord
shown.
Example: The test has shown steady progress.
Kaart 63
Vraag
Past simple of mean?
Antwoord
meant.
Example: I meant every word.
Kaart 64
Vraag
Past participle of write?
Antwoord
written.
Example: She has written a short reply.
Kaart 65
Vraag
Past simple variants of learn?
Antwoord
learned or learnt. Learned is standard in UK and US English; learnt is also standard and especially common in UK English.
Example: I learned a new shortcut. UK alternative: I learnt a new shortcut.
Kaart 66
Vraag
speltis a common UK past form of which base verb?Antwoord
spell.
Kaart 67
Vraag
Past simple of teach?
Antwoord
taught.
Example: She taught English last year.
Kaart 68
Vraag
Past participle of understand?
Antwoord
understood.
Example: I have understood the instructions.
Kaart 69
Vraag
Past participle of mean?
Antwoord
meant.
Example: That sign has always meant stop.
Kaart 70
Vraag
writtenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
write.
Kaart 71
Vraag
Past participle variants of learn?
Antwoord
learned or learnt. Learned is standard in UK and US English; learnt is also standard and especially common in UK English.
Example: We have learned the pattern. UK alternative: We have learnt the pattern.
Kaart 72
Vraag
Past simple variants of spell?
Antwoord
spelled or spelt. Spelled is standard in UK and US English; spelt is also standard and especially common in UK English.
Example: She spelled the surname slowly. UK alternative: She spelt the surname slowly.
Kaart 73
Vraag
shownis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
show.
Kaart 74
Vraag
understoodis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
understand.
Kaart 75
Vraag
Past participle of speak?
Antwoord
spoken.
Example: I have spoken with the manager.
Kaart 76
Vraag
Past simple of hear?
Antwoord
heard.
Example: I heard a knock at noon.
Kaart 77
Vraag
meantis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
mean.
Kaart 78
Vraag
learntis a common UK past form of which base verb?Antwoord
learn.
Kaart 79
Vraag
Past simple of show?
Antwoord
showed.
Example: He showed me the new layout.
Kaart 80
Vraag
Past participle of read, including its pronunciation?
Antwoord
read, pronounced /red/.
Example: I have read the full report.
Kaart 81
Vraag
Past participle of hear?
Antwoord
heard.
Example: Have you heard the latest update?
Kaart 82
Vraag
taughtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
teach.
Kaart 83
Vraag
Past simple of write?
Antwoord
wrote.
Example: He wrote three pages last night.
Kaart 84
Vraag
spokenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
speak.
Kaart 85
Vraag
Past simple of read, including its pronunciation?
Antwoord
read, pronounced /red/.
Example: She read the email yesterday.
Kaart 86
Vraag
heardis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
hear.
Kaart 87
Vraag
Past participle of teach?
Antwoord
taught.
Example: He has taught this lesson before.
Kaart 88
Vraag
Past simple of begin?
Antwoord
began.
Example: The lesson began at nine.
Kaart 89
Vraag
Past simple of cut?
Antwoord
cut.
Example: I cut the paper into strips.
Kaart 90
Vraag
Past participle of buy?
Antwoord
bought.
Example: I have bought the train tickets.
Kaart 91
Vraag
Past participle of choose?
Antwoord
chosen.
Example: They have chosen a practical option.
Kaart 92
Vraag
Past simple of build?
Antwoord
built.
Example: They built the bridge in two years.
Kaart 93
Vraag
Past participle of set?
Antwoord
set.
Example: He has set a clear deadline.
Kaart 94
Vraag
Past participle of cut?
Antwoord
cut.
Example: She has cut the rope already.
Kaart 95
Vraag
Past simple of buy?
Antwoord
bought.
Example: She bought fresh bread.
Kaart 96
Vraag
Past simple of grow?
Antwoord
grew.
Example: The plant grew quickly in spring.
Kaart 97
Vraag
Past participle of begin?
Antwoord
begun.
Example: We have begun the final section.
Kaart 98
Vraag
builtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
build.
Kaart 99
Vraag
Past participle of keep?
Antwoord
kept.
Example: She has kept every promise.
Kaart 100
Vraag
chosenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
choose.
Kaart 101
Vraag
Past simple of break?
Antwoord
broke.
Example: I broke the handle by accident.
Kaart 102
Vraag
grownis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
grow.
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English Irregular Verb Flashcards: Past Tense & Past Participle
Gratis leren met dit deckNibomo opent zodat je meteen kunt beginnen met leren.
Kaart 103
Vraag
Past simple of hold?
Antwoord
held.
Example: He held the door for us.
Kaart 104
Vraag
Past participle of build?
Antwoord
built.
Example: We have built a useful routine.
Kaart 105
Vraag
Past simple of keep?
Antwoord
kept.
Example: I kept the receipt.
Kaart 106
Vraag
Past simple of set?
Antwoord
set.
Example: We set the alarm for six.
Kaart 107
Vraag
brokenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
break.
Kaart 108
Vraag
begunis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
begin.
Kaart 109
Vraag
Past simple of choose?
Antwoord
chose.
Example: He chose the quieter room.
Kaart 110
Vraag
heldis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
hold.
Kaart 111
Vraag
Past participle of grow?
Antwoord
grown.
Example: Our team has grown this year.
Kaart 112
Vraag
keptis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
keep.
Kaart 113
Vraag
Past participle of break?
Antwoord
broken.
Example: The storm has broken several branches.
Kaart 114
Vraag
boughtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
buy.
Kaart 115
Vraag
Past participle of hold?
Antwoord
held.
Example: They have held three workshops.
Kaart 116
Vraag
Past participle of stand?
Antwoord
stood.
Example: The old tower has stood for centuries.
Kaart 117
Vraag
Past simple of fly?
Antwoord
flew.
Example: The plane flew over the coast.
Kaart 118
Vraag
Past participle of throw?
Antwoord
thrown.
Example: Someone has thrown the box away.
Kaart 119
Vraag
Past simple of sit?
Antwoord
sat.
Example: I sat near the window.
Kaart 120
Vraag
Past participle of run?
Antwoord
run.
Example: We have run this test already.
Kaart 121
Vraag
Past simple of wear?
Antwoord
wore.
Example: She wore a blue jacket.
Kaart 122
Vraag
Past participle of win?
Antwoord
won.
Example: They have won four matches.
Kaart 123
Vraag
Past simple of fall?
Antwoord
fell.
Example: The temperature fell overnight.
Kaart 124
Vraag
thrownis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
throw.
Kaart 125
Vraag
flownis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
fly.
Kaart 126
Vraag
Past simple of drive?
Antwoord
drove.
Example: They drove through the night.
Kaart 127
Vraag
Past simple of win?
Antwoord
won.
Example: Our team won the final.
Kaart 128
Vraag
Past participle of hit?
Antwoord
hit.
Example: Sales have hit a new high.
Kaart 129
Vraag
Past simple of throw?
Antwoord
threw.
Example: He threw the keys onto the table.
Kaart 130
Vraag
Past participle of fall?
Antwoord
fallen.
Example: Several leaves have fallen.
Kaart 131
Vraag
Past participle of drive?
Antwoord
driven.
Example: I have driven this route before.
Kaart 132
Vraag
Past simple of run?
Antwoord
ran.
Example: He ran five kilometres yesterday.
Kaart 133
Vraag
Past participle of fly?
Antwoord
flown.
Example: She has flown alone twice.
Kaart 134
Vraag
wornis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
wear.
Kaart 135
Vraag
wonis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
win.
Kaart 136
Vraag
Past participle of sit?
Antwoord
sat.
Example: They have sat there all morning.
Kaart 137
Vraag
ranis a past simple form of which base verb?Antwoord
run.
Kaart 138
Vraag
stoodis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
stand.
Kaart 139
Vraag
Past participle of wear?
Antwoord
worn.
Example: I have worn these shoes for years.
Kaart 140
Vraag
drivenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
drive.
Kaart 141
Vraag
satis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
sit.
Kaart 142
Vraag
Past simple of hit?
Antwoord
hit.
Example: The ball hit the fence.
Kaart 143
Vraag
Past simple of stand?
Antwoord
stood.
Example: She stood beside the entrance.
Kaart 144
Vraag
fallenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
fall.
Kaart 145
Vraag
Past participle of pay?
Antwoord
paid.
Example: They have paid in full.
Kaart 146
Vraag
Past simple of eat?
Antwoord
ate.
Example: We ate outside at noon.
Kaart 147
Vraag
Past participle of spend?
Antwoord
spent.
Example: She has spent too much time waiting.
Kaart 148
Vraag
Past participle of send?
Antwoord
sent.
Example: We have sent a confirmation.
Kaart 149
Vraag
Past simple of lose?
Antwoord
lost.
Example: Our side lost by one point.
Kaart 150
Vraag
Past participle of sell?
Antwoord
sold.
Example: The shop has sold every ticket.
Kaart 151
Vraag
Past simple of meet?
Antwoord
met.
Example: We met outside the station.
Kaart 152
Vraag
Past participle of eat?
Antwoord
eaten.
Example: I have eaten enough.
Kaart 153
Vraag
Past simple of sleep?
Antwoord
slept.
Example: The baby slept for two hours.
Kaart 154
Vraag
Past simple of pay?
Antwoord
paid.
Example: He paid the bill online.
Kaart 155
Vraag
sentis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
send.
Kaart 156
Vraag
Past simple of spend?
Antwoord
spent.
Example: They spent the afternoon outside.
Kaart 157
Vraag
Usual past participle of wake, with the accepted alternative?
Antwoord
woken is usual; waked is also standard but less common.
Example: The noise has woken everyone. Less common: The noise has waked everyone.
Kaart 158
Vraag
Past simple of drink?
Antwoord
drank.
Example: She drank a glass of water.
Kaart 159
Vraag
sleptis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
sleep.
Kaart 160
Vraag
Past participle of lose?
Antwoord
lost.
Example: I have lost my notebook.
Kaart 161
Vraag
eatenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
eat.
Kaart 162
Vraag
soldis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
sell.
Kaart 163
Vraag
Past participle of meet?
Antwoord
met.
Example: I have met her once before.
Kaart 164
Vraag
Past simple of send?
Antwoord
sent.
Example: I sent the file yesterday.
Kaart 165
Vraag
Past participle of drink?
Antwoord
drunk.
Example: He has drunk all the coffee.
Kaart 166
Vraag
paidis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
pay.
Kaart 167
Vraag
lostis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
lose.
Kaart 168
Vraag
Usual past simple of wake, with the accepted alternative?
Antwoord
woke is usual; waked is also standard but less common.
Example: I woke before the alarm. Less common: I waked before the alarm.
Kaart 169
Vraag
Past participle of sleep?
Antwoord
slept.
Example: I have slept much better lately.
Kaart 170
Vraag
spentis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
spend.
Kaart 171
Vraag
metis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
meet.
Kaart 172
Vraag
Past simple of sell?
Antwoord
sold.
Example: She sold her old bicycle.
Kaart 173
Vraag
drunkis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
drink.
Kaart 174
Vraag
wokenis the usual past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
wake.
Kaart 175
Vraag
Past participle of lead?
Antwoord
led.
Example: That choice has led to delays.
Kaart 176
Vraag
Past participle of draw?
Antwoord
drawn.
Example: She has drawn a useful diagram.
Kaart 177
Vraag
Past simple of forget?
Antwoord
forgot.
Example: He forgot the appointment.
Kaart 178
Vraag
Past simple of sing?
Antwoord
sang.
Example: She sang the first verse.
Kaart 179
Vraag
Past participle of catch?
Antwoord
caught.
Example: I have caught a cold.
Kaart 180
Vraag
Past participle of ride?
Antwoord
ridden.
Example: He has ridden a horse twice.
Kaart 181
Vraag
Past simple of swim?
Antwoord
swam.
Example: He swam across the pool.
Kaart 182
Vraag
forgottenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
forget.
Kaart 183
Vraag
Past simple variants of dream?
Antwoord
dreamed or dreamt. Both are standard; dreamed is more common in US English.
Example: I dreamed about the sea. Alternative: I dreamt about the sea.
Kaart 184
Vraag
Past participle of sing?
Antwoord
sung.
Example: We have sung that song before.
Kaart 185
Vraag
Past simple of ride?
Antwoord
rode.
Example: We rode our bikes to the park.
Kaart 186
Vraag
drawnis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
draw.
Kaart 187
Vraag
Past participle of swim?
Antwoord
swum.
Example: I have swum in colder water.
Kaart 188
Vraag
dreamtis a common UK past form of which base verb?Antwoord
dream.
Kaart 189
Vraag
sungis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
sing.
Kaart 190
Vraag
Past simple variants of burn?
Antwoord
burned or burnt. Both are standard verb forms; burned is more common in US English.
Example: The lamp burned all night. Alternative: The lamp burnt all night.
Kaart 191
Vraag
Past simple of draw?
Antwoord
drew.
Example: The child drew a small house.
Kaart 192
Vraag
Usual past participle of forget, with the accepted US alternative?
Antwoord
forgotten is usual; forgot is also standard as a past participle in US English, but it is less common.
Example: We have forgotten the old password. US also: We have forgot the old password.
Kaart 193
Vraag
Past simple of let?
Antwoord
let.
Example: They let us leave early.
Kaart 194
Vraag
caughtis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
catch.
Kaart 195
Vraag
burntis a common UK past form of which base verb?Antwoord
burn.
Kaart 196
Vraag
Past simple of lead?
Antwoord
led.
Example: Mina led the discussion.
Kaart 197
Vraag
riddenis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
ride.
Kaart 198
Vraag
swumis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
swim.
Kaart 199
Vraag
Past simple of catch?
Antwoord
caught.
Example: She caught the last train.
Kaart 200
Vraag
Past participle variants of burn?
Antwoord
burned or burnt. Both are standard verb forms; burned is more common in US English.
Example: The fire has burned brightly. Alternative: The fire has burnt brightly.
Kaart 201
Vraag
Past participle of let?
Antwoord
let.
Example: I have let the soup cool.
Kaart 202
Vraag
ledis a past participle of which base verb?Antwoord
lead.
Kaart 203
Vraag
Past participle variants of dream?
Antwoord
dreamed or dreamt. Both are standard; dreamed is more common in US English.
Example: She has dreamed of this day. Alternative: She has dreamt of this day.
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English Irregular Verb Flashcards: Past Tense & Past Participle
Nibomo opent zodat je meteen kunt beginnen met leren.