Past simple affirmative: irregular verbs Past Simple tests. Transform the following sentences in Present Simple into the sentences in Past Simple. Remember that all the verbs used in this exercise belong to the group of irregular verbs. 1. Hens lay eggs. 2. They lead donkeys. 3. I let the cat out. 4. He often lies to me. 5. He lies in bed until noon. 6. He lights his cigarette. 7. He loses money. 8. Jockeys ride horses. 9. We lose money. 10.Hunters shoot animals.