Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1)

1. Question

   LeBron James, one of the most successful basketball players in the history of the sport, (to grow) up in Akron, Ohio.

   A.

   grows

   B.

   grew

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: LeBron James, one of the most successful basketball players in the history of the sport, (to grow) up in Akron, Ohio.

2. Question

   He (to begin) learning to play basketball when he was nine years old, after moving in with Frank Walker, a youth football coach who introduced him to the sport.

   A.

   began

   B.

   begins

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: He (to begin) learning to play basketball when he was nine years old, after moving in with Frank Walker, a youth football coach who introduced him to the sport.

3. Question

   In his sophomore year of high school, LeBron (to shoot) an average of 25.2 points per game.

   A.

   shoots

   B.

   shot

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: In his sophomore year of high school, LeBron (to shoot) an average of 25.2 points per game.

4. Question

   LeBron (to be) the first high school sophomore to be named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball.

   A.

   was

   B.

   is

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: LeBron (to be) the first high school sophomore to be named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball.

5. Question

   He (to lead) his high school team to the state championships three times.

   A.

   led

   B.

   leads

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: He (to lead) his high school team to the state championships three times.

6. Question

   His talent (to bring) fame and media pressure to LeBron at a young age, while he was still in high school.

   A.

   bring

   B.

   brought

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: His talent (to bring) fame and media pressure to LeBron at a young age, while he was still in high school.

7. Question

   In 2003, LeBron (to win) many honors, including Gatorade National Player of the Year, USA Today High School Player of the Year, and McDonald’s National Player of the Year.

   A.

   wins

   B.

   won

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: In 2003, LeBron (to win) many honors, including Gatorade National Player of the Year, USA Today High School Player of the Year, and McDonald’s National Player of the Year.

8. Question

   LeBron also played football in high school but (to quit) when he broke his wrist.

   A.

   quits

   B.

   quit

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: LeBron also played football in high school but (to quit) when he broke his wrist.

9. Question

   Growing up raised by a single mother, he (to know) about struggle and perseverance.

   A.

   knew

   B.

   knows

   Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: Growing up raised by a single mother, he (to know) about struggle and perseverance.

10. Question

    LeBron once (to say), that glamour and fame don’t excite him and that he is just grateful to have the game of basketball in his life.

    A.

    said

    B.

    says

    Using the Correct Forms for Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense (1) - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the irregular verb.: LeBron once (to say), that glamour and fame don’t excite him and that he is just grateful to have the game of basketball in his life.