Pronunciation of Regular Past Tense Verbs

This video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of past tense sounds in regular verbs ending in '-ed'. It introduces the three different pronunciations: /t/, /d/, and /Id/, and provides examples for each. The tutorial explains the rules for determining which pronunciation to use based on the final sound of the verb. It also includes a practice activity for viewers to apply what they've learned. The lesson concludes with a brief mention of future topics on vowel pronunciation.

What is added to regular verbs to form their past tense?

• -es

• -s

• -ing

• -ed

How is '-ed' pronounced in the word 'walked'?

• /Id/

• /t/

• /s/

• /d/

Which sound does '-ed' take if the verb ends in a /t/ or /d/ sound?

• /s/

• /t/

• /d/

• /Id/

What is the pronunciation of '-ed' in the verb 'needed'?

• /s/

• /t/

• /d/

• /Id/

What is the correct pronunciation of '-ed' in 'helped'?

• /Id/

• /d/

• /t/

• /s/

What determines the pronunciation of '-ed' in verbs?

• First letter of the verb

• Length of the verb

• Last sound of the verb

• Number of syllables

Which of the following verbs ends with a /d/ sound in its past tense form?

• liked

• washed

• played

• asked

Which ending sound does 'promised' have for '-ed'?

• /s/

• /Id/

• /d/

• /t/

Which pronunciation does '-ed' have in the verb 'closed'?

• /s/

• /Id/

• /d/

• /t/

What is the next topic to be covered after past tense pronunciation?

• Future tense forms

• Conditional sentences

• Long and short vowels

• Comparative adjectives