Regular Verb Pronunciation in the Past Simple Tense

Front

What are the three sounds of the -ed ending in regular verbs in the past simple tense?

Back

The three sounds are /t/, /d/, and /id/.

Front

When do we use the /t/ sound for the -ed ending?

Back

We use the /t/ sound after voiceless consonants, such as in 'dropped' and 'sniffed'.

Front

When do we use the /d/ sound for the -ed ending?

Back

We use the /d/ sound after voiced consonants and vowels, such as in 'shared'.

Front

When do we use the /id/ sound for the -ed ending?

Back

We use the /id/ sound after verbs that end in /t/ or /d/, such as in 'waited'.

Front

What is a regular verb?

Back

A regular verb is a verb that follows a standard pattern when changing to the past tense, usually by adding -ed.

Front

Give an example of a regular verb in the past simple tense.

Back

An example is 'play' which becomes 'played'.

Front

What is the past simple tense used for?

Back

The past simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past.

Front

How do you pronounce 'fixed' in the past simple tense?

Back

'Fixed' is pronounced with the /t/ sound.

Front

How do you pronounce 'shared' in the past simple tense?

Back

'Shared' is pronounced with the /d/ sound.

Front

How do you pronounce 'waited' in the past simple tense?

Back

'Waited' is pronounced with the /id/ sound.