Irregular verbs in the past simple do not follow the -ed rule. Instead, each verb changes form completely and must be memorized individually, as in go becomes went, eat becomes ate, and have becomes had.
Grammar Rule
Irregular verbs don’t follow the -ed rule, they change form completely and must be memorized one by one.
Common Irregular Verbs: Base and Past Form
| Base form | Past simple | Example |
|---|---|---|
| go | went | I went to the park. |
| eat | ate | She ate breakfast. |
| have | had | They had a great time. |
| see | saw | He saw a movie. |
| do | did | We did our homework. |
Remember: irregular verbs don’t follow the -ed rule and must be memorized.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct past simple form of the irregular verb. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Past Simple – Common Irregular Verbs (go-went, eat-ate, have-had, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do irregular verbs follow the -ed rule?
No. Irregular verbs change form completely in the past simple and do not add -ed.
What is the past simple of go?
The past simple of go is went, not goed.
How do you learn irregular verbs?
Irregular verbs must be memorized individually, since there is no fixed pattern to predict their past form.
What is the past simple of have?
The past simple of have is had, as in they had a great time.