Regular Simple Past Verbs (Level 1B)

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What is the simple past tense?

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The simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. It often involves adding '-ed' to regular verbs.

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How do you form the simple past tense for regular verbs?

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To form the simple past tense for regular verbs, add '-ed' to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').

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What is the simple past tense of 'stop'?

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The simple past tense of 'stop' is 'stopped'.

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What is the simple past tense of 'brush'?

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The simple past tense of 'brush' is 'brushed'.

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What is the simple past tense of 'help'?

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The simple past tense of 'help' is 'helped'.

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What is the simple past tense of 'fix'?

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The simple past tense of 'fix' is 'fixed'.

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What is the simple past tense of 'carry'?

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The simple past tense of 'carry' is 'carried'.

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What are some common spelling changes in regular verbs when forming the simple past?

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Common spelling changes include doubling the final consonant (e.g., 'stop' to 'stopped') and changing 'y' to 'i' before adding '-ed' (e.g., 'carry' to 'carried').

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What is the difference between 'stopped' and 'stoped'?

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'Stopped' is the correct simple past form of 'stop', while 'stoped' is a common misspelling.

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What is the difference between 'brushed' and 'brusshed'?

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'Brushed' is the correct simple past form of 'brush', while 'brusshed' is a misspelling.