
Using Irregular Verbs Worksheet
This using irregular verbs worksheet helps 3rd graders write past-tense forms like went, ate, and ran, then complete and rewrite sentences. A full answer key is included for fast, low-prep grammar practice.
$6.97
Or free with a membership — get this and 10,000+ resources. See plans
Teaching is easier with a membership
Unlimited printables, games & videos for PreK–6th — for your classroom or homeschool. Cancel anytime.
Start your 3-day free trialNo commitment · Cancel anytime · Instant access to 10,000+ resources
About this resource
Description
Irregular verbs are action words that do not follow the usual rule of adding -ed to show the past tense. Instead of changing in a predictable way, words like go, eat, and run become went, ate, and ran. This using irregular verbs worksheet helps third graders recognize these special verbs and practice writing their correct past-tense forms. Because irregular verbs appear constantly in everyday reading and writing, mastering them early gives students a real boost in grammar and clear communication.
This irregular past-tense verbs worksheet gives students three connected activities on one page. First they write the past tense of eight common irregular verbs, then they complete sentences using the correct past-tense form, and finally they rewrite full sentences in the past tense. Print the page and use it for morning work, guided practice, homework, or a quick grammar review. A complete answer key is included, so you can check every response in seconds.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- 3 activities: writing past-tense verbs, completing sentences, and rewriting sentences in the past tense
This using irregular verbs worksheet helps kids learn in three ways. It builds recall, because students practice the exact past-tense form of each verb until it feels automatic. It strengthens sentence sense, since learners must choose the verb that sounds right and makes the meaning clear. And it develops writing skills, as rewriting whole sentences in the past tense connects grammar to real composition. Together these steps move students from recognizing irregular verbs to using them with confidence.
For extra practice, keep it playful. Turn irregular verbs into a matching game with present-tense cards and past-tense cards to flip and pair. Read a favorite story and have students hunt for irregular verbs, then say each one in the present and the past tense. Or play a quick round of “Yesterday I…” where each child finishes the sentence with a correct irregular past-tense verb. Short, frequent practice like this helps the tricky forms stick.
Related Resources
What teachers say
Reviews
You must be logged in to post a review.












Reviews
There are no reviews yet