Irregular verbs: impact and control

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. light

   Word

   laɪt

   illuminate or make bright

   He decided to light the candles to create a cozy atmosphere.

   light · lit, lighted · lit, lighted

2. cut

   Word

   kʌt

   sever with a sharp instrument

   He used a knife to cut the vegetables for the salad.

   cut · cut · cut

3. ring

   Word

   rɪŋ

   produce a clear, resonant sound

   The bells began to ring as the wedding ceremony started.

   ring · rang · rung

4. shut

   Word

   ʃʌt

   close or fasten, especially a door or opening

   Please remember to shut the door when leaving the room.

   shut · shut · shut

5. stick

   Word

   stɪk

   adhere or attach firmly to a surface

   The glue allowed the paper to stick securely to the cardboard.

   stick · stuck · stuck

6. blow

   Word

   bloʊ

   exhale forcefully or propel air

   She would blow on her soup to cool it down before taking a sip.

   blow · blew · blown

7. strike

   Word

   straɪk

   deliver a blow or hit forcefully

   The boxer aimed to strike his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   strike · struck · stricken, struck

8. split

   Word

   splɪt

   divide or break into separate parts

   The company decided to split into two independent entities.

   split · split · split

9. lay

   Word

   leɪ

   put down or place in a specific position

   She decided to lay the table with elegant dinnerware for the special occasion.

   lay · laid · laid

10. burn

    Word

    bɜrn

    consume with fire

    He accidentally let the toast burn in the toaster.

    burn · burned, burnt · burnt, burned