Question

Identify the irregular verb in the following verbs:
A. Wish
B. Weep
C. Whine
D. Whip

Answer 1

Hint: An irregular verb changes its form bases on the tense, unlike regular verbs which follow the conventional rules of grammar. The past tense and past participle of regular verbs are formed by adding the suffix ‘ed’ to them at the end. Irregular verbs do not follow this pattern, they also end up in a different word altogether in their past and past participle form.

Complete step by step answer:
Let’s apply the same logic to see which one is the most appropriate option
Option A – Wish: The past and past participle of this word can be formed by adding the ‘ed’ suffix and it becomes wished. This is not an irregular verb and hence not the right option.
Option B – Weep: The past and past participle of this word cannot be formed by adding ‘ed’ because the past form of this word is wept. This is not following the general rule of regular verbs, hence this is the right option.
Option C – Whine: The past and past participle forms of this word are also formed by adding ‘ed’ suffix, the word becomes whined. This is not an irregular verb and not the right option.
Option D – Whip: The past and past participle forms of this word are also formed by adding ‘ed’ suffix, the word becomes whipped. Hence this is not the right answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
Regular verbs can be easily identified by adding the ‘ed’ suffix, if they do not fit into this syntax they automatically become irregular verbs.