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Free Year 6 Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 3 (Set 2)

Change verbs into the past tense: add -ed, drop the e, double the last letter, change y to i, and learn the irregular past tense verbs. A challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This Year 6 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
English
Topic
Verbs & Tenses
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • forming the past tense with -ed
  • using verbs to talk about the past
  • spelling rules for -ed (drop e, double, y to i)
  • irregular past tense verbs

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 6 Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 3 (Set 2)

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  3. 3Year 6 Comparing Adjectives: -er, -est, More and Most Worksheet — Level 2

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 10–11) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 6 Comparing Adjectives: -er, -est, More and Most Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 6 · English · Verbs & Tenses

Year 6 Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 3 (Set 2)

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Date

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Write the verb in the past tense to finish each sentence.

1.Today I keep. Yesterday I (answer space).
2.Today I ride. Yesterday I (answer space).
3.Today I draw. Yesterday I (answer space).
4.Today I sleep. Yesterday I (answer space).
5.Today I give. Yesterday I (answer space).
6.Today I fly. Yesterday I (answer space).
7.Today I stop. Yesterday I (answer space).
8.Today I drink. Yesterday I (answer space).
9.Today I write. Yesterday I (answer space).
10.Today I hold. Yesterday I (answer space).
11.Today I feel. Yesterday I (answer space).
12.Today I think. Yesterday I (answer space).
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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