Common irregular verbs to memorize first
French Tenses Demystified: An Easy Guide: Common irregular verbs to memorize first
The best common irregular verbs to memorize first are the most frequently used ones in English, as they are essential for everyday communication. A top list to start with includes:
- Say, said, said
- Go, went, gone
- Come, came, come
- Know, knew, known
- Get, got, gotten
- Give, gave, given
- Become, became, become
- Find, found, found
- Think, thought, thought
- See, saw, seen
These verbs are highly practical and appear often in speech and writing, making them a solid foundation for learning irregular verbs. 1, 2, 3
Grouping irregular verbs by patterns or endings and learning them with their tense forms simultaneously can also help retention. For example, some verbs have identical forms in the base, past, and past participle; others have the 2nd and 3rd forms the same; and some have completely different forms. 2, 1
Other common irregular verbs often recommended include be, have, do, make, take, come, and go among others. 4, 10