1. Tense System • Level 1
9. Past Simple: Regular
Quick Lesson
1Definition
Used for completed actions in the past.
2Spelling Rules for Regular Verbs (-ed)
- Standard: Walk -> Walked.
- Ends in 'e': Live -> Lived (Just add 'd').
- Ends in 'y': Study -> Studied (Change 'y' to 'i').
- CVC (Stop): Stop -> Stopped (Double consonant).
3Pronunciation
- /id/ sound: Only if verb ends in T or D. (Wanted, Needed).
- /t/ sound: Unvoiced endings (Walked, Helped).
- /d/ sound: Voiced endings (Played, Showed).
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