Simple Past (spelling rules)

When a verb finishes in E (LOVE)

• We add D

• We add ED

• We add IED

When a verb Finishes in Y and before the Y we have a CONSONANT (CRY)

• We add ED

• We change the Y for an I and then we add ED

• We just add a D

When a verb finishes in Y and before the Y we have a VOWEL (PLAY)

• We change the Y for an I and we add ED

• We add D

• We add ED

When a verb follows the pattern CONSONANT VOWEL CONSONANT (BEG)

• We add IED

• We DOUBLE the last consonant and add ED

• We just add ED

Let´s practice!

The Greek men_______ (PARTICIPATE) in the Olympic games

• D

• ED

• IED

Telemachus _________ (carry) the discus to the Olympic games.

• IED

• ED

• D

Zeus _________ (enjoy) the games that were held in his honour.

• D

• ED

• IED

The Greek atheletes _________ (beg) Zeus to help them win the games.

• BEGGIED

• BEGED

• BEGGED

Plato __________ (hurry) to find a good place at the Olympic stadium.

• IED

• ED

• D

The chariot ___________ (stop) at the finishing line.

• STOPPED

• STOPED

• STOPD