Understanding 'ed' Sound Pronunciations

This video tutorial explains the pronunciation of regular verbs ending in 'ed' in the past tense. It covers the three different sounds 'T', 'D', and 'ID', and provides rules to determine which sound to use based on the ending of the word. A challenge is included to practice identifying the correct pronunciation, followed by a recap and answers.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• The difference between present and past tense.

• The pronunciation of regular verbs ending in 'ed'.

• The spelling of regular verbs in past tense.

• The use of irregular verbs in past tense.

How many different sounds can the 'ed' ending be pronounced as?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Three

Which sound does the 'ed' ending have in the word 'finished'?

• No sound

• 'D' sound

• 'T' sound

• 'ID' sound

What is the 'ed' sound in the word 'played'?

• 'T' sound

• 'D' sound

• 'ID' sound

• Silent

Which of the following words has an 'ID' sound for the 'ed' ending?

• Listened

• Wanted

• Washed

• Pulled

If a word ends in 'p', which 'ed' sound is it likely to have?

• 'D' sound

• 'ID' sound

• 'T' sound

• No sound

What sound does the 'ed' ending have in words ending with 't'?

• 'T' sound

• 'D' sound

• 'ID' sound

• Silent

Which word from the list is pronounced with a 'T' sound?

• Slipped

• Needed

• Played

• Cried

Identify the word with a 'D' sound from the list.

• Started

• Counted

• Smashed

• Listened

Which word is pronounced with an 'ID' sound?

• Pulled

• Ended

• Traveled

• Washed