Past simple
(regular verbs)
Spelling rules |
Examples |
Base form + ed Add: ed |
Walk -> walked Talk -> talked |
Verbs ending in e Add: d |
Like -> liked Move -> moved |
Verbs ending in a vowel + y Add: ed |
Stay -> stayed Play -> played |
Verbs ending in a consonant + y Change: y to i Add: ed |
Carry -> carried Try -> tried |
Verbs ending in a vowel + consonant Double: the last letter Add: ed |
Plan -> planned Stop -> stopped |