Pronunciation of 'Ed' in Verbs

The video tutorial explains the rules for pronouncing 'ED' at the end of regular past tense verbs. It highlights that 'ED' can be pronounced as 'D', 'T', or 'ID', depending on the ending sound of the root word. The 'D' sound is used if the root word ends in a vowel or voiced consonant, the 'T' sound is used if it ends in an unvoiced consonant, and the 'ID' sound is used if it ends in 'D' or 'T'. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand and apply these rules.

What are the three possible sounds that 'Ed' can make at the end of past tense verbs?

• P, Q, and R

• D, T, and ID

• A, B, and C

• X, Y, and Z

When is 'Ed' pronounced as 'D'?

• When the root word ends in a silent letter

• When the root word ends in a vowel sound or a voiced consonant

• When the root word ends in an unvoiced consonant

• When the root word ends in 'd' or 't'

Which of the following words will have 'Ed' pronounced as 'D'?

• Fixed

• Dropped

• Started

• Agreed

When is 'Ed' pronounced as 'T'?

• When the root word ends in a voiced consonant

• When the root word ends in a vowel sound

• When the root word ends in 'd' or 't'

• When the root word ends in an unvoiced consonant

Which of the following words will have 'Ed' pronounced as 'T'?

• Missed

• Needed

• Agreed

• Invited

When is 'Ed' pronounced as 'ID'?

• When the root word ends in an unvoiced consonant

• When the root word ends in a vowel sound

• When the root word ends in a voiced consonant

• When the root word ends in 'd' or 't'

Which of the following words will have 'Ed' pronounced as 'ID'?

• Called

• Cried

• Pressed

• Started

What is a key characteristic of the 'ID' pronunciation of 'Ed'?

• It adds a new syllable to the word

• It is pronounced as 'T'

• It is pronounced as 'D'

• It is silent

Which of the following verbs is pronounced with the 'D' sound?

• Opened

• Slipped

• Invited

• Shouted

Which of the following verbs is pronounced with the 'T' sound?

• Pretended

• Called

• Needed

• Locked