TUDO QUE VOCÊ PRECISA SABER SOBRE O PASSADO EM INGLÊS - AULA 45 PARA INICIANTES - PROFESSOR KENNY

Summary

In this lesson, the teacher explains how to conjugate verbs in the past tense in English, focusing on both regular and irregular verbs. For regular verbs, the rule is simple: add 'ed' to the base form, with some exceptions like doubling the last consonant for certain words. Irregular verbs, however, do not follow this pattern and require memorization of their specific past forms. The teacher emphasizes the importance of learning irregular verbs through lists and explains how negative and interrogative forms don't change the verb conjugation. A future complete course offering is also mentioned.

Takeaways

• 😀 Regular verbs in the past tense are conjugated by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'worked').
• 😀 For verbs ending in 'e', only 'd' is added (e.g., 'loved').
• 😀 For verbs ending in 'y', the letter 'y' is replaced by 'ied' if a consonant precedes it, but remains 'y' if a vowel precedes it (e.g., 'played', 'enjoyed').
• 😀 Some regular verbs with a 'vowel-consonant-vowel' pattern double the final consonant before adding 'ed' (e.g., 'stopped').
• 😀 Irregular verbs do not follow the standard conjugation rules and must be memorized individually (e.g., 'went', 'saw').
• 😀 The verb 'to be' is an exception, with different past forms for different subjects (e.g., 'was' for singular and 'were' for plural).
• 😀 Irregular verbs can sometimes have the same form in both the present and past tense (e.g., 'cut').
• 😀 The pronunciation of some irregular verbs changes, even though the spelling might remain the same (e.g., 'read' in the present vs. 'read' in the past).
• 😀 To determine whether a verb is regular or irregular, simply check if it follows the 'ed' pattern or if it deviates from it (irregular).
• 😀 Students are encouraged to memorize common irregular verbs, with a suggestion to refer to lists of irregular verbs to aid learning.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is the conjugation of verbs in the past tense, focusing on regular and irregular verbs in English.

How do regular verbs change in the past tense?

For regular verbs, you typically add 'ed' to the base form of the verb. For example, 'work' becomes 'worked'. If the verb ends with 'e', you simply add 'd'.

What are the exceptions to the 'ed' rule for regular verbs?

Some regular verbs double the last consonant before adding 'ed'. This occurs when the verb has two syllables and ends with a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, like 'stop' becoming 'stopped'.

What is the special case for verbs ending in 'y'?

If a verb ends in 'y' and has a vowel before the 'y', you simply add 'ed'. If it has a consonant before the 'y', you change the 'y' to 'i' and then add 'ed'. For example, 'play' becomes 'played', and 'cry' becomes 'cried'.

What makes the verb 'to be' different from regular verbs?

'To be' is an irregular verb, and its past tense forms are 'was' and 'were'. Unlike regular verbs, it doesn't follow the 'ed' rule.

How is the verb 'to be' conjugated in the past tense?

'To be' in the past tense is conjugated as 'was' for the first person singular (I was) and the third person singular (he/she/it was), while 'were' is used for the second person singular and all plural forms (you were, we were, they were).

What is the difference between regular and irregular verbs?

Regular verbs follow a consistent pattern in the past tense, typically adding 'ed' or 'd'. Irregular verbs do not follow this pattern and have unique past tense forms that must be memorized.

Can irregular verbs be recognized by their spelling in the past tense?

No, irregular verbs do not follow a standard pattern, and their past tense forms must be learned individually. For example, 'go' becomes 'went', and 'eat' becomes 'ate'.

How can students recognize irregular verbs?

Students can recognize irregular verbs by memorizing lists of common irregular verbs, as there is no simple rule like with regular verbs. It requires practice and familiarity.

How do you form negative and interrogative sentences in the past tense?

In the past tense, negative and interrogative sentences use the auxiliary verb 'did'. For negative sentences, you add 'not' after 'did', as in 'did not work'. In questions, 'did' comes before the subject, like 'Did you work?'.