Write the Past simple tense of the verb. Complete the sentences with the Past simple of the verbs in the box.
This worksheet is about the use of simple past tense spelling with -ed endings. Students read and answer. The worksheet has an answer key.
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The Past Simple Spelling of -ed Endings: A Comprehensive Guide
1. Regular Verbs and Their -ed Forms
In the past simple tense, regular verbs follow a simple pattern. We add -ed to the base form of the verb to indicate that an action happened in the past. Here’s a practical table with examples:
| Base Form | Past Simple (-ed Form) | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| close | closed | The shop closed at 9 PM. |
| die | died | Sadly, our beloved pet died last week. |
| phone | phoned | She phoned her friend to share the news. |
| play | played | We played soccer in the park. |
| destroy | destroyed | The storm destroyed the old barn. |
| show | showed | He showed us his impressive art collection. |
| marry | married | They married on a sunny day in June. |
| carry | carried | She carried a heavy bag up the stairs. |
| study | studied | He diligently studied for the exam. |
| visit | visited | We visited the historical museum. |
| miss | missed | She missed the last train home. |
| watch | watched | They watched an exciting movie. |
| finish | finished | He finished the marathon. |
| fix | fixed | The mechanic fixed the car engine. |
| buzz | buzzed | The bees buzzed around the flowers. |
2. Special Cases: When Magic Meets Consonants
a. Silent “e” Rule
Verbs ending in a silent “e” simply take “-d” in the past simple and past participle:
- Example: close → closed
b. Vowel + “y” Rule
Verbs ending in a vowel + “y” transform the “y” into “i” and add “-ed”:
- Example: play → played
c. Consonant + “y” Rule
Verbs ending in a consonant + “y” take a delightful twist—the “y” becomes “i” followed by “-ed.”
- Example: marry → married
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