Irregular verbs 1 - exercise.

Write the correct form of the verb between brackets into the spaces. (You can also do this test as a listening exercise or as an English pronunciation and intonation exercise.)

1) Have you (do) the housework? Yes? Well, let’s go then! ...

2) I haven’t (drive) for ages. Sitting down hurts my back and I hate the traffic. ...

3) I told you not to (bite) our guest. Now sit down in your basket! ...

4) It was a very hot day and I was very thirsty. I (drink) two litres of water. ...

5) I’ve (become) very lazy recently. I just watch television and read the newspaper. ...

6) I’ve (bring) a pizza home this evening. I don’t have time to cook a meal. ...

7) John came first in the photography competition. He (beat) many good professional photographers. ...

8) John will be arriving soon. He’s just phoned to say he’s (catch) a taxi. ...

9) The block of flats fell down many years ago. They never (build) a new one. ...

10) The dinner (cost) me a small fortune. We had nearly fifty guests! ...

11) The policeman stopped my car and told me to (blow) into a tube. Fortunately the alcohol test was negative. ...

12) You (choose) a terrible day to come to the beach. It’s rained all day! ...