Verb Ending Rules Quiz

What happens to verbs ending in a vowel followed by 'y' when forming the past tense?

• The 'y' is doubled and 'ed' is added.

• The 'y' remains unchanged and 'ed' is added.

• The 'y' is removed and 'ed' is added.

• The 'y' changes to 'i' and 'ed' is added.

For verbs ending in 'c', what is the correct way to form the past tense?

• Double the 'c' and add 'ed'.

• Add 'ed' directly.

• Add 'k' and then 'ed'.

• Change 'c' to 'k' and add 'ed'.

When a verb ends in a vowel and a consonant with stress on the last syllable, what is the rule for forming the past tense?

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

• Add 'ed' directly.

• Double the consonant and add 'ed'.

• Remove the consonant and add 'ed'.

In British English, how do you form the past tense of verbs ending in 'l'?

• Double the 'l' and add 'ed'.

• Add 'ed' directly.

• Change 'l' to 'll' and add 'ed'.

• Remove 'l' and add 'ed'.

Which of the following verbs would require doubling the consonant before adding 'ed'?

• Panic

• Play

• Admit

• Travel