Regular past tense verbs
Ed ending
Study the Simple Past Here
Add “ID’ in the pronunciation of the verbs that end in “T” or “D” in their base form.
Add “D’ in the pronunciation of the verbs that have a prolonged sound in their base form.
Add “T’ in the pronunciation of the verbs that are voiceless in the last syllable in their base form.
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Instructions: Listen and practice the pronunciation
Study the Simple Past Here
ID
When the base form of the verb finishes in a T or a D, you must pronounce the whole syllable ed.
T / D = ID
- I waited for the bus.
- She painted a picture.
- He hunted for treasure.
- The teacher pointed at the map.
- They counted the money.
- Tom invented a new game.
- The presenter presented an award.
- Sarah lifted a heavy box.
- The plane landed early
- We collected seashells on the beach.
D
When the ending of the base form of the verb can be prolonged or a vibration is heard, you must pronounce the word with a D at the end. Voiced / Prolonged Sound or Vibration = D
- I loved the movie.
- She cleaned the house
- He smiled and waved at his friends.
- I listened to my favorite song 3 times
- He shaved before the party.
- Sarah studied until late.
- The baby cried when she dropped her toy.
- Tom played soccer with his friends in the park.
- We both yawned at the same time.
- The students answered the question.
T
When the ending of the base form of the verb can’t be heard or is silent, you must pronounce the word with a T at the end. Voiceless / Silent Sound = T
- I walked to the park yesterday.
- She talked to her friend on the phone.
- He watched the basketball game with his brother.
- The cat jumped onto the table.
- They cooked dinner together last night.
- Sarah mopped her room before guests arrived.
- The dog danced around for 10 minutes
- We watched a movie at the theater.
- The children laughed at the funny joke.
- The birds chirped in the trees.
Listening Exercise 1
Listen to the sentences being read and mark the ed ending of each verb in the quiz (cada oracion tiene 6 segundos para que pueda responder)
Reading 1
Study the Simple Past Here
A day in my life
Yesterday, I woke up early and got dressed. I walked to the kitchen and made myself some coffee. While I was drinking my coffee, I checked my phone and saw that I had received an email from my friend Sarah. She had invited me to her party last night, but I didn’t see the email until this morning.
I decided to reply to her email and apologize for not showing up. After I finished my coffee, I went to my laptop and sent her a message. I told her that I had been busy with work and that I couldn’t make it to the party.
Later that day, I went to the grocery store and bought some food for dinner. I picked up some chicken, vegetables, and rice. When I got home, I put the groceries away and started cooking. I chopped the vegetables and cooked the chicken in a pan. Once the chicken was cooked, I added the vegetables and let them simmer for a while.
While the food was cooking, I watched TV and relaxed. When the food was ready, I served myself a plate and sat down at the table. The chicken was delicious and I felt proud of myself for making such a great meal.
After dinner, I washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. Then I went to bed and fell asleep quickly. It had been a long day, but I felt good knowing that I had accomplished a lot.
Reading 2
Another day in my life
Yesterday, I woke up early and decided to go for a walk in the park. As I walked, I noticed that the leaves on the trees had turned golden brown and were falling to the ground. I stopped to take a closer look and saw that some children were playing in the piles of leaves. I smiled and continued on my walk.
As I walked further, I saw a group of people playing soccer in the field. They were passing the ball back and forth and cheering each other on. I used to play soccer when I was younger, and seeing them brought back some fond memories.
As I was leaving the park, I saw an old man feeding the ducks at the pond. He had a bag of bread crumbs and was tossing them to the ducks one by one. It was a peaceful and relaxing sight to see.
After my walk, I went home and prepared breakfast. I made scrambled eggs and toast, and enjoyed my meal while reading the newspaper. As I finished my breakfast, I realized that I had forgotten to buy milk the day before. I quickly got dressed and headed to the grocery store to buy some.
At the store, I picked up a gallon of milk and some other items that I needed. As I was checking out, I saw a friend of mine from high school who I hadn’t seen in years. We chatted for a few minutes and exchanged phone numbers before saying goodbye.
I returned home with my groceries and spent the rest of the day relaxing and watching some TV. It was a simple and uneventful day, but it was a nice break from the usual hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Pronunciation Quiz
Read the verbs in the quiz, mark the ED ending
Ed Endings Regular Verbs
Listen and check the correct verb sound ending
Study the Simple Past Here
