Irregular verbs: work and learning

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. learn

   Word

   lɜrn

   learned/learnt · learned/learnt — gain knowledge or skill

   We learn faster when we practise regularly.

2. lead

   Word

   lid

   led · led — guide or direct

   Maya will lead the project meeting.

3. deal

   Word

   diːl

   dealt · dealt — handle a situation

   We need to deal with the urgent requests first.

4. teach

   Word

   titʃ

   taught · taught — give instruction

   They teach practical skills through examples.

5. feed

   Word

   fid

   fed · fed — give food

   Please feed the cat before you leave.

6. prove

   Word

   pruv

   proved · proven/proved — demonstrate truth

   The results may prove that the method works.

7. seek

   Word

   sik

   sought · sought — try to find

   Many graduates seek work in larger cities.

8. quit

   Word

   kwɪt

   quit · quit — stop an activity or job

   He decided to quit his job and retrain.

9. spell

   Word

   spɛl

   spelled/spelt · spelled/spelt — form a word with letters

   Can you spell your surname for me?

10. forgive

    Word

    fərˈɡɪv

    forgave · forgiven — stop feeling anger

    It can take time to forgive a serious mistake.