Regular verbs take an -ed ending to form the past tense. The spelling rules depend on the spelling and the syllable stress of the verbs.
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- Verbs that end with e simply add -d. e.g. We dance: we danced.
- Verbs that end in a double consonant (VCC) or in a double vowel followed by a consonat (VCC) simply add -ed. Write the forms below with the correct spelling. e.g. She work: She worked.
- Verbs that end in a single stressed vowel followed by a single consonant (VC) must add another consonant before taking-ed . I plan: I planned
- Verbs that end in a consonant and Y (Cy) change the Y to i and add -ed. e.g. You relax: You relaxed.