Simple past/ irregular verbs
An irregular verb is one that does not form its simple past tense by adding "-ed" or "-d" to the base form. Irregular verbs contrast with regular verbs
|
The base form |
simple past tense |
|
drive |
drove |
|
find |
found |
|
buy |
bought |
|
send |
sent |
|
go |
went |
|
write |
wrote |
Examples:
1-We bought a new car last month.
2-They went to the zoo yesterday evening.
3-She sent an e-mail last week.
4- He found a gold coin when he was young