Irregular verbs: work and learning

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. learn

   Word

   lɜrn

   acquire knowledge or skill

   Children learn to read and write during their early years of education.

   learn · learned, learnt · learned, learnt

2. lead

   Word

   lid

   guide or direct

   She was chosen to lead the team through the challenging project.

   lead · led · led

3. deal

   Word

   diːl

   handle or manage

   He had to deal with the challenges of running a small business.

   deal · dealt · dealt

4. teach

   Word

   titʃ

   impart knowledge or skill to someone through instruction

   The teacher worked hard to teach the students about the importance of teamwork.

   teach · taught · taught

5. feed

   Word

   fid

   provide food to sustain or nourish

   Parents feed their children to ensure they grow healthy and strong.

   feed · fed · fed

6. prove

   Word

   pruv

   demonstrate the truth or existence of something

   The scientist conducted experiments to prove the hypothesis.

   prove · proved · proved, proven

7. seek

   Word

   sik

   attempt to find or discover

   He decided to seek professional advice to address his financial concerns.

   seek · sought · sought

8. quit

   Word

   kwɪt

   stop or cease an activity or job

   After years of dedication, he decided to quit his job and pursue a new career.

   quit · quit · quit

9. spell

   Word

   spɛl

   form words with letters in the correct order

   Children learn to spell words as part of their early education.

   spell · spelled, spelt · spelled, spelt

10. forgive

    Word

    fərˈɡɪv

    stop feeling anger or resentment towards someone

    It's important to forgive others for the sake of one's own peace of mind.

    forgive · forgave · forgiven