3 Questions
What is the correct rule for forming past tense of a verb that ends in -e?
Add -d
How should the past tense of a verb ending in consonant + -y be formed?
Change -y to -i and add -ed
What is the rule for forming the past tense of a verb with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern?
Double the final consonant and add -ed
Study Notes
Forming Past Tense of Verbs
- Verbs that end in -e, add -d to form the past tense.
- Verbs ending in consonant + -y, change the -y to -i and add -ed to form the past tense.
- Verbs with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern, double the final consonant and add -ed to form the past tense.
Test your knowledge of English verb conjugation with this quiz! Learn the rules for forming past tense verbs, including adding -d, -ed, and doubling consonants. Practice verbs ending in -e, -y, and CVC patterns to improve your grammar skills.
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