Past Tense Verb Formation Rules

This video tutorial explains the rules for forming the simple past tense by adding -ed to verbs. It covers regular verbs, verbs ending in silent E, and verbs ending in Y. The tutorial also discusses the consonant doubling rule and its exceptions. Tips for spelling and resources for further learning are provided.

What is the basic rule for forming the past tense of most verbs?

• Add 'ed' to the verb

• Add 'ing' to the verb

• Add 's' to the verb

• Add 'er' to the verb

How do you form the past tense of a verb that ends with a silent 'e'?

• Double the last consonant and add 'ed'

• Remove 'e' and add 'ed'

• Add 'd' to the verb

• Add 'ed' to the verb

What is the past tense of 'live'?

• Liveded

• Liveed

• Lived

• Livedd

What change is made to verbs ending in 'y' before adding 'ed'?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Add 'ed' directly

• Change 'y' to 'e' and add 'd'

• Double the 'y' and add 'ed'

What is the exception for verbs ending in 'y' when the 'y' follows a vowel?

• Remove 'y' and add 'ed'

• Add 'ed' directly without changing 'y'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Double the 'y' and add 'ed'

What is the past tense of 'study'?

• Studed

• Studyd

• Studyed

• Studied

For verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, what is the rule before adding 'ed'?

• Add 'ed' directly

• Double the final consonant and add 'ed'

• Change the vowel to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Remove the last consonant and add 'ed'

Which of the following verbs does NOT require doubling the final consonant before adding 'ed'?

• Admit

• Plan

• Stop

• Mix

What is the rule for two-syllable verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant when the stress is on the first syllable?

• Remove the last consonant and add 'ed'

• Change the vowel to 'i' and add 'ed'

• Add 'ed' directly without doubling

• Double the final consonant and add 'ed'

Which of the following verbs is an exception to the consonant-vowel-consonant rule due to its ending?

• Plan

• Stop

• Snow

• Refer