Forming Past Tense Verbs: Adding Ed

This lesson teaches how to form past tense verbs by adding 'Ed'. It covers the basic rules: adding 'Ed' to most verbs, dropping the 'E' for verbs ending in 'E', doubling the last consonant for verbs with a single vowel and consonant, and changing 'Y' to 'I' for verbs ending in 'Y'. Examples are provided to illustrate each rule, helping students understand the correct formation of past tense verbs.

What is a common mistake students make when forming past tense verbs?

• Adding 'Ed' to every verb

• Changing 'Y' to 'I' in all verbs

• Doubling the last consonant in all verbs

• Removing the last vowel in all verbs

How do you form the past tense of a verb that ends in 'E'?

• Add 'Ed' directly

• Remove the 'E' and add 'Ed'

• Double the last consonant and add 'Ed'

• Change 'E' to 'I' and add 'Ed'

What should you do to form the past tense of a verb ending in a single vowel and consonant?

• Double the last consonant and add 'Ed'

• Change the vowel to 'I' and add 'Ed'

• Add 'Ed' directly

• Remove the vowel and add 'Ed'

How do you form the past tense of a verb ending in 'Y'?

• Remove 'Y' and add 'Ed'

• Double the last consonant and add 'Ed'

• Change 'Y' to 'I' and add 'Ed'

• Add 'Ed' directly

Which of the following is the correct past tense form of 'hop'?

• Hoping

• Hoped

• Hopped

• Hop