Simple past of regular verbs 5c
- 2. The simple past of regular verbs is very easy! There’s no 3rd person change. The basic rule is to add “ed” to the infinitive. Ex:work ( present) worked ( simple past)
- 3. There are some spelling changes: Verbs ending in e: Just add “d” , e.g., Change – Changed Live – Lived; Like - Liked
- 4. There are some spelling changes: Verbs ending in consonant + Y:Change the Y to I and add ED, e.g., cry-cried; study- studied. Os: Verbs ending in vowel+y. Keep the y, e.g., play-played
- 5. There are some spelling changes: Verbs ending in consonant +one vowel+consonant: double the final consonant and add ED, e.g., Stop- Stopped.
- 6. There are some spelling changes: Verbs ending in vowel+w or x DO NOT double final consonant, e.g., relax - relaxed.
- 7. Are the same of the irregular verbs: Infinitive is used after didn’t or Did: Did you like the movie? ( yes/no question) Yes, I did or No, I didn’t Did you live in Manaus last year? Yes I did or No, I didn’t
- 8. Are the same of the irregular verbs: Infinitive is used after didn’t or Did: Where did you live last year? (wh- question) I lived in Boston What did Paula study on the weekend? She studied english