Basic English Grammar I

Some    irregular verbs have    a   past    participle  that    does not change at  all.

irregular past example

verb participle

cut cut I’ve cut my finger and it’s bleeding badly.

hit hit The children next door have hit their ball into the

busy street.

cost cost This vacation has cost us hundreds of dollars already.

read read Dad hasn’t read my school report yet.

hurt hurt Can Anna sit down? She’s hurt her leg.

put put Have you put any sugar in my tea?

Exercise 15

Complete the following sentences with has or have.

1. My dog a long shiny coat.


2. Our teacher a very kind face.


3. You a lot of homework to do.
   4. Sam and I desks near the front of the class.


4. Paul two brothers and a sister.


5. My friend Andy a big house.


6. Mice long tails.


7. Most dogs sharp teeth.


8. I more toys than my friend.


9. These flowers a strange smell.

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Verbs and Tenses: Irregular Past Participles