LESSON XXVII LIST OF IRREGULAR VERBS In studying this list of verbs, note that "has," "have," or "had" should always be used before the perfect participle. "R" in parenthesis denotes that the verb may also be regular. Where two alternative forms are given in this list, the first is in accordance with the best present usage. Name.... Grade.. EXERCISE 57 Strike out the incorrect forms of the verbs in the following sentences: (Deduct three per cent for each error.) 1. John done-did it. 2. A great deal of good has been done-did. 3. The man was hanged-hung yesterday. 4. The clothes were hanged-hung on the line. 5. Will you lend-loan me five dollars? 6. They have took-taken all his money. 7. I have went-gone there many times. 8. I laid-lay down to take a nap. 9. He lay-laid the book on my desk. 10. Aren't ain't you coming to-day? 11. Our house don't-doesn't know dull seasons. 12. He don't-doesn't know anything. 13. You hadn't ought-ought not to do that. 14. Where was—were you at the time the man was hanged-hung? 15. Can-may I assist you to the car? 16. Washington bade-bid his army farewell. 17. Why have you not drunk-drank your coffee? 18. I have got-gotten tickets for the opera. 19. He lit-lighted the lamp in his room. 20. They have not proved-proven the statement. 21. Beeves are hung-hanged, sir, men are hung-hanged. 22. I knowed-knew that he would not come. 23. I drawed-drew the water for the horse. 27. If it don't-doesn't suit, return it. 28. I have drank-drunk my coffee. 29. The little boy drank-drunk eagerly. 30. Have I awaked-awoke in time? 31. I have rode-ridden a long way to-day. 32. He drawed-drew up the large easy chair. |