Grammar – Past tense irregular verbs
English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) · Unit 8: Life's Ups and Downs · Lesson 2 · Term 2
Also known as: Irregular past verbs
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Lesson questions (13)
- What good things happened to you last year? – I ____ a table tennis game.
Answer: won - We ____ a football match.
Answer: lost - I ____ first place.
Answer: got - I ____ team captain.
Answer: was - We ____ stuck in an elevator.
Answer: were - I ____ a rocket.
Answer: made - I ____ a rainbow.
Answer: saw - I ____ a cold.
Answer: caught - He ____ his leg.
Answer: broke - My dad ____ an operation.
Answer: had - I won first place! – ____!
Answer: Congratulations - I broke my arm. – ____.
Answer: Sorry about that - I got first place. – So ____ I.
Answer: did
About this lesson
“Grammar – Past tense irregular verbs” is from English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) (Unit 8: Life's Ups and Downs) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What good things happened to you last year? – I ____ a table tennis game.” and “We ____ a football match.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: won · lost · got · was · were · made · saw · caught · broke · had
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What is an irregular past verb?
A verb that does not take ed in the past, such as win becoming won and lose becoming lost.
How do we ask about a past event?
We say What happened to you last year? and answer I won a prize.
What is the difference between a regular and an irregular verb?
A regular verb takes ed, such as played; an irregular verb changes its form, such as go becoming went.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.