Irregular verbs: reactions and experience

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. dream

   Word

   driːm

   dreamed/dreamt · dreamed/dreamt — experience images while sleeping

   I often dream about travelling to new places.

2. upset

   Word

   ʌpˈsɛt

   upset · upset — make worried or unhappy

   Unexpected changes can upset the whole team.

3. hang

   Word

   hæŋ

   hung · hung — suspend from above

   We hang our coats beside the door.

4. hide

   Word

   haɪd

   hid · hidden — keep out of sight

   Do not hide important details from the group.

5. swear

   Word

   swɛr

   swore · sworn — make a serious promise

   Witnesses must swear to tell the truth.

6. smell

   Word

   smɛl

   smelled/smelt · smelled/smelt — perceive an odour

   I could smell fresh bread from the street.

7. steal

   Word

   stil

   stole · stolen — take without permission

   Someone tried to steal her bicycle.

8. tear

   Word

   tɛr

   tore · torn — pull apart

   Be careful not to tear the paper.

9. shake

   Word

   ʃeɪk

   shook · shaken — move back and forth

   Please shake the bottle before opening it.

10. bite

    Word

    baɪt

    bit · bitten — grip with the teeth

    Some insects bite when they feel threatened.