English Grammar: Regular and Irregular Verbs Worksheets for ESL

Learning the difference between regular and irregular verbs is an essential step in mastering English grammar. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when changing from present to past tense, while irregular verbs do not follow the usual rules. Understanding these two categories will help improve your writing and speaking skills by allowing you to use verbs correctly in different tenses.

In this worksheet, we will explore how to categorize regular and irregular verbs, practice filling in the blanks with past tense forms, and even color fun images to make learning more engaging. Let’s get started!

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1. Write the base forms of the verbs listed below along with their correct past tense forms in the appropriate boxes. Make sure to place regular verbs and irregular verbs in their correct categories.

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2. Read each leaf carefully and identify whether the verb is regular or irregular. Color the leaves green if the verb is a regular verb. Color the leaves brown if the verb is an irregular verb. Take your time and make sure to choose the correct color for each type of verb!

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3. Read each apple carefully and decide if the verb inside is regular or irregular. Color the apple green if it is a regular verb. Color the apple red if it is an irregular verb. Make sure to check each verb before choosing the color! Have fun coloring while learning!

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Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs Exercises

Exercise 1: Sort the Verbs

Direction: Sort the following verbs into two columns: Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs.

Verbs:
walk, eat, play, swim, watch, buy, call, break, dance, drink

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Direction: Complete each sentence with the past tense form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Yesterday, I __________ (walk) to the store.
2. She __________ (eat) an apple for breakfast.
3. We __________ (call) our cousin last night.
4. He __________ (swim) in the ocean.
5. They __________ (buy) a new car.
6. Sarah __________ (play) the guitar at the party.
7. My brother __________ (break) his phone.
8. I __________ (watch) a funny movie yesterday.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Form

Direction: Choose the correct past tense form of the verb.

1. She (watches / watched) TV last night.
2. We (drink / drank) lemonade at lunch.
3. He (plays / played) basketball every weekend.
4. I (go / went) to the market yesterday.
5. They (study / studied) hard for the exam.

Exercise 4: Rewrite the Sentences

Direction: Rewrite each sentence in the past tense.

1. I play soccer every Saturday. → _______________________________________
2. He drinks coffee every morning. → _______________________________________
3. We walk to school every day. → _______________________________________
4. She eats breakfast at 7 AM. → _______________________________________
5. They watch cartoons on Sunday. → _______________________________________

📋 Answer Key

Exercise 1:

Exercise 2:

1. walked
2. ate
3. called
4. swam
5. bought
6. played
7. broke
8. watched

Exercise 3:

1. watched
2. drank
3. played
4. went
5. studied

Exercise 4:

1. I played soccer every Saturday.
2. He drank coffee every morning.
3. We walked to school every day.
4. She ate breakfast at 7 AM.
5. They watched cartoons on Sunday.

Related Links:

• List of 300+ Useful Regular Verbs in English
• Irregular Verbs in English Grammar