Pronunciation of Regular Past Verbs

When do we pronounce regular past verbs with /ɪd/?

• When the base verb ends in /t/ or /d/, such as 'repeated'.

• When the base verb ends in a vowel sound, such as 'played'.

• When the base verb ends in /s/, such as 'missed'.

• When the base verb ends in /k/, such as 'talked'.

Give an example of a regular past verb that ends with /t/.

• laughed

• hunted

• watched

• painted

Give an example of a regular past verb that ends with /ɪd/.

• decided

• played

• watched

• called

Why is it important to learn the pronunciation of regular past verbs?

• It helps in effective communication and to avoid misunderstandings.

• It makes writing easier and faster.

• It is only necessary for advanced speakers.

• It has no real impact on language learning.

What is the pronunciation of the regular past verb 'avoided'?

• /eɪd/

• /əd/

• /ɪd/

• /ɔːd/

What is the pronunciation of the regular past verb 'missed'?

• /t/

• /d/

• /id/

• /s/

What is the pronunciation of the regular past verb 'watched'?

• /d/

• /t/

• /id/

• /ɪd/

What are the three possible pronunciations of regular past verbs?

• /t/, /d/, and /ɪd/

• /k/, /g/, and /ʃ/

• /s/, /z/, and /ʧ/

• /p/, /b/, and /m/

When do we pronounce regular past verbs with /d/?

• When the base verb ends in a voiceless sound, such as 'missed'.

• When the base verb ends in a vowel sound, such as 'played'.

• When the base verb ends in a voiced sound, such as 'missed'.

• When the base verb ends in a consonant sound, such as 'walked'.

Give an example of a regular past verb that ends with /d/.

• played

• jumped

• walked

• talked