REGULAR verbs Simple past E4CC

Summary

This video tutorial teaches how to use regular verbs in the past tense in English. It explains that regular verbs are easy to form by adding 'ed' to the base verb. Specific rules for spelling changes are also covered, such as adding just 'd' if the verb ends in 'e' or doubling the consonant before adding 'ed' for certain verbs. The importance of memorizing these verbs and their rules is emphasized to achieve fluency. The instructor encourages practicing with a list of verbs and suggests revisiting the video for further clarity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Regular verbs in English past tense are simple to form by adding 'ed' to the verb.
• 😀 Irregular verbs, however, can change forms in various ways, which need to be memorized.
• 😀 To make past tense with regular verbs, just add 'ed' at the end of the verb (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').
• 😀 When a verb ends in 'e', only 'd' is added (e.g., 'like' becomes 'liked').
• 😀 If a verb ends in a consonant + 'y', replace the 'y' with 'i' and add 'ed' (e.g., 'carry' becomes 'carried').
• 😀 For verbs with a single syllable ending in consonant-vowel-consonant (except 'x'), double the final consonant and add 'ed' (e.g., 'stop' becomes 'stopped').
• 😀 It’s helpful to memorize a list of regular verbs to improve fluency when speaking.
• 😀 To say 'I played soccer last week' in English, use the past form of 'play' as 'played'.
• 😀 Pay attention to the verb endings in regular past tense verbs to identify patterns and exceptions.
• 😀 Repetition and practice are key to mastering the past tense of regular verbs for writing and speaking.

Q & A

What are the two types of past verbs in English?

The two types of past verbs in English are regular verbs and irregular verbs.

How can regular verbs be recognized in the past tense?

Regular verbs in the past tense can be recognized by the addition of 'ed' at the end of the verb.

What is the key difference between regular and irregular verbs?

Regular verbs always add 'ed' to form the past tense, while irregular verbs may change form or remain the same.

Can you provide an example of converting a regular verb to its past tense?

An example is the verb 'play.' To form its past tense, you simply add 'ed' to make it 'played.'

What is a helpful tip for memorizing regular verbs?

A helpful tip is to keep a list of verbs on hand and practice them regularly to improve fluency.

How do you convert verbs like 'work' and 'learn' into the past tense?

'Work' becomes 'worked,' and 'learn' becomes 'learned' in the past tense, simply by adding 'ed.'

What is the rule when a verb ends with 'y' for converting it into the past tense?

When a verb ends with 'y,' you replace the 'y' with 'i' and add 'ed.' For example, 'cry' becomes 'cried.'

How do you form the past tense of a verb like 'like'?

For verbs that end in 'e' like 'like,' you simply add 'd' to make it 'liked.'

What happens when a verb has a single syllable ending with a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern?

When a verb has a single syllable ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, you double the final consonant before adding 'ed.' For example, 'hop' becomes 'hopped.'

What is the importance of memorizing regular verbs for writing and speaking?

Memorizing regular verbs is crucial for good grammar, as it helps maintain fluency when speaking and writing.