Understanding Regular Past Tense Verbs

Mr. P's lesson covers the formation and pronunciation of regular past tense verbs in English. The video explains how to add 'ed' to verbs to form the past tense and details the pronunciation rules for 't', 'd', and 'id' sounds. Examples are provided for each pronunciation type, and viewers are encouraged to practice. The lesson also includes a section on participle adjectives that are pronounced with 'id'. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by asking questions and subscribing.

What is the rule for forming the past tense of regular verbs?

• Add -ing to the base form

• Add -ed, -d, or -ied to the base form

• Add -s to the base form

• Add -es to the base form

What happens to the 'y' in verbs like 'cry' when forming the past tense?

• It is removed

• It remains unchanged

• It turns into 'e'

• It turns into 'i'

Which of the following verbs is an example of a past tense verb pronounced with a 't' sound?

• Lived

• Watched

• Closed

• Demanded

How is the 'd' sound in past tense verbs formed?

• By blending with the previous consonant

• By pronouncing it as a separate word

• By adding an extra syllable

• By adding a vowel sound

Which of the following is NOT a voiced consonant sound?

• Z

• B

• P

• M

Which of the following verbs is an example of a past tense verb pronounced with a 'd' sound?

• Hoped

• Begged

• Watched

• Fixed

Which of the following verbs is pronounced with an 'id' sound in the past tense?

• Fixed

• Laughed

• Hunted

• Phoned

What is the effect of adding 'id' to verbs ending in 't' or 'd'?

• It shortens the word

• It adds a whole syllable

• It changes the meaning

• It removes a syllable

What is a characteristic of participle adjectives like 'aged' and 'blessed'?

• They are only used in poetry

• They are never used in formal writing

• They are pronounced with an 'id' sound

• They are always pronounced with a 't' sound

Which of the following is an example of a participle adjective?

• Cried

• Running

• Jumped

• Aged