Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs

In the following sentences, replace any incorrect present-tense verb forms with the correct past-tense form of the verb.

For help with this exercise, see “Irregular Verbs.”

  1. Two years ago, my high school sets up a student court to give students a voice in disciplining rule breakers.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 1
  2. Before the court opened its doors, adults teach students about decision making and about courtroom procedures.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 2
  3. Some of us served as members of juries, and others become advocates or even judges.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 3
  4. I sit on a jury twice when I was a junior.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 4
  5. Then, last spring, my friend Dewayne appeared before the student court after he loses his temper and strikes a fellow student.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 5
  6. I agreed to be his advocate because I think he truly regretted his behavior.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 6
  7. I tell the jury that he knew his violent reaction was a mistake.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 7
  8. The jury sends Dewayne for counseling to learn to manage his anger and made him write an apology to the other student.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 8
  9. After hearing the verdict, Dewayne shakes hands with all the jurors and thanked them for their fairness.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 9
  10. The experience makes me eager to learn more about America’s system of justice.

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    Using Past-Tense Irregular Verbs - Question 10
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