SIMPLE PAST | Verbos Regulares

Summary

In this video, Titia Peter Marcela teaches English learners how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, focusing on key rules and exceptions. She explains how to add ‘-ed’ to regular verbs, with specific adjustments for verbs ending in ‘e’, ‘y’, and certain consonant-vowel-consonant patterns. The video also covers the use of auxiliary verbs in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Viewers are encouraged to explore further lessons and exercises on Marcela's online courses to deepen their English skills. The session concludes with a teaser for the next video on irregular verbs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Regular verbs in the past tense are easy to conjugate: simply add 'ed' to the base form of the verb.
• 😀 If the verb ends in 'e', just add 'd' (e.g., 'dance' becomes 'danced').
• 😀 If the verb ends in 'y' and a vowel comes before it, no change is needed (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').
• 😀 However, if the verb ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, drop the 'y' and add 'ied' (e.g., 'cry' becomes 'cried').
• 😀 Some verbs with a final 'w' (like 'show') do not change when conjugated in the past tense.
• 😀 In affirmative sentences, if a verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, double the final consonant before adding 'ed' (e.g., 'stop' becomes 'stopped').
• 😀 This rule of doubling the consonant only applies to affirmative sentences, not to negative or interrogative sentences.
• 😀 For negative and interrogative sentences, the auxiliary verb 'did' is used, and the main verb returns to its base form.
• 😀 Emphasis can be added in affirmative sentences using the auxiliary 'did' (e.g., 'I did study').
• 😀 The video also promotes courses on English tenses, pronunciation, and other topics available online for learners who want to deepen their studies.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the second part of a lesson on verbs in the past tense, particularly focusing on regular verbs and their conjugation rules.

What is the general rule for conjugating regular verbs in the past tense?

The general rule for conjugating regular verbs in the past tense is to add 'ed' to the base form of the verb, with some exceptions in spelling rules depending on the ending letter of the verb.

What happens when a verb ends in 'e'?

When a verb ends in 'e', you simply add 'd' to form the past tense without adding an extra 'e'. For example, 'decide' becomes 'decided'.

How are verbs ending in 'y' conjugated in the past tense?

For verbs ending in 'y', if the letter before the 'y' is a vowel, you don’t change the spelling, but if it's a consonant, you drop the 'y' and add 'ied'. For example, 'carry' becomes 'carried'.

How do you handle verbs with 'w' at the end?

For verbs that end in 'w', like 'show', you do not make any changes to the spelling when conjugating to the past tense.

What is the rule for doubling consonants when conjugating regular verbs?

When a verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, you double the last consonant before adding 'ed'. For example, 'stop' becomes 'stopped'.

Are there any exceptions to the rule of doubling consonants?

Yes, the rule of doubling consonants applies only in affirmative sentences. In negative and interrogative sentences, you use the auxiliary verb, so the consonant is not doubled.

Can the auxiliary verb be used in affirmative sentences?

Yes, the auxiliary verb can be used in affirmative sentences to add emphasis. For example, 'I did study' emphasizes that the action was indeed completed.

What kind of verbs follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern?

Typically, short monosyllabic verbs follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, which leads to the doubling of the last consonant before adding 'ed'.

What should I do if I’m still confused about the past tense rules?

If you're still confused, it’s recommended to revisit the first video of the series for a more in-depth explanation of these rules.