5 Questions
Which tense is the simple past also known as?
Past tense
Which verbs form the simple past by adding -ed?
Regular verbs
What is the term used to distinguish the basic form of the simple past from other past tense constructions?
Simple
What is the spelling rule for forming the past simple of regular verbs ending in -e?
Add -d
What is the spelling rule for forming the past simple of regular verbs ending in -y?
Change to -ied
Study Notes
Simple Past Tense
- The simple past tense is also known as the preterite.
- Regular verbs form the simple past by adding -ed to the base form of the verb.
- The term "preterite" is used to distinguish the basic form of the simple past from other past tense constructions.
Spelling Rules for Forming the Past Simple
- For regular verbs ending in -e, remove the -e and add -ed to form the past simple.
- For regular verbs ending in -y, change the -y to -i and add -ed to form the past simple.
Test your knowledge of the simple past tense in English with this quiz! Practice forming regular and irregular verbs in the past tense and learn how to use this tense to describe past events.
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