Irregular Verbs
Past simple tense of the verb "to be" (Name both possibilities).
was/were
I took a day off to get some rest.
past simple
She ____________ at all of the comedian’s jokes. (to laugh, past continuous)
was laughing
We will not have finished the exam by 3 o’clock.
future perfect
Eunice has been working for the same company for twenty years.
present perfect continuous
An "irregular verb" is one that...
can form their past tense in various ways
The Chicago Bulls sometimes practice in this gym.
present simple
What were you doing at 9pm last night?
past continuous
Peter has painted his bedroom twice this year.
present perfect
____ you ________________ that whole time? (to scream, past perfect continuous)
had been screaming
Past simple tense of the verb "to drink"
drank
We will win the race tomorrow.
future simple
Why _____ you __________ that ugly shirt? (to wear, present continuous)
are wearing
My parents ____________ only four times when my dad proposed. (to date, past perfect)
had dated
The students ______________________the unfair law for months before it was finally repealed. (to protest, past perfect continuous)
had been protesting
Past simple tense of the verb "to blow"
blew
Does Jerry want to go to the dance with you?
present simple
I ___________ to the grocery store. (to go, present continuous)
am going
I ___________ that I shouldn’t play with skunks. (to learn, present perfect)
have learned
My sister __________________ a kite for two hours. (to fly, present perfect continuous)
has been flying
Past simple tense of the verb "to feel"
felt
Simone told me that she will attend the University of Connecticut next fall.
past simple
Will you be waiting for her when her plane arrives?
future continuous
By next week, I _________________ sixty dollars from my paper route. (to earn, future perfect)
will have earned
At 5 o’clock, the water will have been boiling for ten minutes.
future perfect continuous