5 Questions
The simple past of regular verbs is formed by adding ______ to the base form of the verb.
-ed
If the verb ends in a single vowel + a consonant, the consonant is ______ before adding -ed.
doubled
When -ed is added, the pronunciation changes to a /t/ or /d/ sound when the verb ends in ______ or ______.
t, d
The verb 'walk' in the simple past is ______ed.
walk
The verb 'try' in the simple past is ______.
tried
Study Notes
Formation of Simple Past of Regular Verbs
- The simple past of regular verbs is formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb.
- If the verb ends in e, only d is added.
Examples:
- walk → walked
- love → loved
- dance → danced
Spelling Changes
- If the verb ends in a single vowel + a consonant, the consonant is doubled before adding -ed.
- If the verb ends in y, the y changes to i before adding -ed.
Examples:
- run → ran → runned → ran (irregular)
- shop → shopped
- try → tried
Pronunciation of -ed
- When -ed is added, the pronunciation changes:
- /t/ or /d/ sound when the verb ends in t or d.
- /id/ sound when the verb ends in a voiceless sound (e.g., /k/, /p/, /f/).
- /d/ sound when the verb ends in a voiced sound (e.g., /b/, /v/, /z/).
Examples:
- walked /t/ sound
- loved /d/ sound
- watched /id/ sound
Learn how to form the simple past of regular verbs, including spelling changes and pronunciation rules. Practice forming the simple past of verbs with this quiz.
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