Irregular Verbs - 6th Grade Grammar
Introduction
Imagine trying to describe an exciting adventure without knowing the right forms of verbs. It could quickly turn into a jumbled mess! For 6th graders, mastering irregular verbs is crucial for crafting compelling and accurate narratives. Whether you're a student eager to improve your grammar skills or a parent committed to guiding your child's learning, this guide on irregular verbs will simplify the process. Let's dive into the world of verbs that don't follow the usual rules and transform your writing from good to great!
Irregular Verbs
Form the past tense and past participle of a regular verb by
adding -ed.
I
watched a movie with my friend Adam.
The past tense and past participle of an irregular verb are
formed differently.
In some irregular verbs, a vowel changes.
In others, the spelling changes.
I ran over to my friends at recess.
In some irregular verbs, a vowel changes.
In others, the spelling changes.
I ran over to my friends at recess.
Sandy should have
known to bring an umbrella on the field trip.
The sound of applause broke the silence of the theater.
The audience stood to show their appreciation.
Sylvia knew her performance was a success.
Sylvia’s dad threw a rose onto the stage.
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| begin | began | have begun |
| ring | rang | have rung |
| tell | told | have told |
| go | went | have gone |
| blow | blew | have blown |
| sink | sank | have sunk |
| break | broke | have broken |
| know | knew | have known |
| see | saw | have seen |
| stand | stood | have stood |
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Special Spellings
Some irregular verbs have special spellings when used with the helping
verbs have, has, or
had.
The lake
had frozen over during the winter.
We had thought today would be a good day to go skating.
Indeed, the ice froze solidly overnight.
However, we have chosen to go sledding instead.
We have worn our warmest clothes.
| Present | Past | Past Participle (with have, had, or has) |
|---|---|---|
| think | thought | thought |
| sing | sang | sung |
| freeze | froze | frozen |
| wear | wore | worn |
| teach | taught | taught |
| choose | chose | chosen |
| leave | left | left |
Contractions with Helping and Irregular Verbs
A contraction is a single word made by combining two words and leaving
out one or more letters. An apostrophe replaces the missing
letters.
A contraction can be formed with a pronoun and a helping verb.
we
have=we’ve
he would=he’d
A contraction can be formed with a pronoun and the present tense form of
the irregular verb be.
I am=I’m
we are=we’re
Irregular Verbs Activity - 6th Grade Grammar
Select the correct words to complete the sentences.
Irregular Verbs Quizizz Quiz
Conclusion
Understanding irregular verbs is essential for 6th graders aiming to enhance their grammar proficiency. By learning the unique past tense and past participle forms of these verbs, students can avoid common mistakes and write more effectively. Practice regularly, and soon you'll be navigating the complexities of irregular verbs with ease and confidence!