Which sentence is in the regular past tense?
Key Notes:
1. What is Past Tense?
- Past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.
- Regular past tense verbs are formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb.
2. How to Form Regular Past Tense Verbs
- To make a verb regular in the past tense, simply add -ed to the end of the verb.
- Examples:
- Talk → Talked
- Jump → Jumped
- Play → Played
3. Identifying Regular Past Tense Sentences
- Look for verbs that end in -ed.
- Examples of sentences in regular past tense:
- I played soccer yesterday.
- She cleaned her room.
- They visited their grandparents.
4. Examples of Regular Past Tense Sentences
- Correct:
- He walked to school.
- We watched a movie last night.
- Incorrect:
- He go to school. (go is not in past tense)
- They swim in the pool. (swim is not in past tense)
5. Practice
- Example Sentences:
- She jumped over the puddle. (Regular)
- They eat breakfast early. (Not regular)
- I called my friend. (Regular)
- He sings a song. (Not regular)