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Past simple (regular verbs)

1. The past simple of regular verbs is formed by adding -


ed to the infinitive of the verb
 start → 
 kill → 
 jump → 
2. If the verb ends in '-e', we add '-d'
 agree → 
 like → 
 escape → 
3. If the verb ends in a vowel + a consonant,
the consonant is usually doubled
 stop → 
 plan →
4. If a verb ends in consonant + '-y', we take off the 'y'
and add '-ied'
 try → 
 carry →         
5. If the verb ends in a vowel + '-y', we add '-ed'
 play → 
 enjoy → 
 Jump >
 Paint >
 Bump >
 Chat >

 Stop >
 Crop >

 Sew >
 Play >
 Fix >
 Thrive >
 Move >
 Solve >

 Cry >
 Try >
 Fry >

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