Irregular verbs: impact and control

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. light

   Word

   laɪt

   lit/lighted · lit/lighted — ignite or illuminate

   Please light the candles before the guests arrive.

2. cut

   Word

   kʌt

   cut · cut — divide with a sharp tool

   We need to cut unnecessary costs this year.

3. ring

   Word

   rɪŋ

   rang · rung — telephone or sound a bell

   I will ring you as soon as I arrive.

4. shut

   Word

   ʃʌt

   shut · shut — close something

   Please shut the window before you leave.

5. stick

   Word

   stɪk

   stuck · stuck — attach to a surface

   Use tape to stick the notice to the wall.

6. blow

   Word

   bloʊ

   blew · blown — move air

   Strong winds can blow branches onto the road.

7. strike

   Word

   straɪk

   struck · struck — hit or stop work in protest

   Workers may strike if the talks fail.

8. split

   Word

   splɪt

   split · split — divide into parts

   We agreed to split the work equally.

9. lay

   Word

   leɪ

   laid · laid — put something down

   Please lay the documents on the table.

10. burn

    Word

    bɜrn

    burned/burnt · burned/burnt — be consumed by fire

    Dry wood can burn very quickly.