Many frequently used verbs are irregular. You find these words in the appendix of a dictionary or in your English book. You must learn these words by heart.
Have a look at the following lists which can be downloaded and printed. (*.pdf files)
Most common irregular verbs
Irregular verbs - full list
Irregular verbs - Learn effectively
| 1) have as a full verb | ||
|---|---|---|
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
| every time regardless the subject (I, he, she, it, we, you, they): | ||
| I had a book. | I did not have a book. | Did I have a book? |
| 2) be as a full verb | ||
|---|---|---|
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
| I, he, she, it: | ||
| I was in Rome. | I was not in Rome. | Was I in Rome? |
| we, you, they: | ||
| We were in Rome. | We were not in Rome. | Were we in Rome? |
| 3) do as a full verb | ||
|---|---|---|
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
| every time regardless the subject (I, he, she, it, we, you, they): | ||
| I did an exercise. | I did not do an exercise. | Did I do an exercise? |
We often use short forms/contracted forms with these verbs.
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