The beaver had ___ (gnaw) the wood.
gnawed/gnawn
She ___ (lead) the horse back into the stable.
led
She sipped a mouthful of water and then suddenly ____ (spit) it out.
spat
He ____ (bear) it all with her usual patience.
bore
St George ____ (slay) the dragon.
slew
My sweater ____ (shrink) in the wash.
shrank
My finger ____ (bleed) after I'd cut it.
bled
Leaves still ____ (cling) to the branches.
clung
The news had _____ (spread) and was causing great excitement.
spread
His breath _____ (stink) of garlic.
stank