Regular Verb
 
 
 
 
Regular Verb

In this lesson you will learn the definition of a regular verb and study examples of regular verbs.
Regular Verb Definition
  • A regular verb:
  • also known as a weak verb
  • takes "ed", "d", or "t" to form the simple past and past participle
  • When a regular verb ends in "y", change the "y" to "i" (in many cases you should also double the end consonant before adding "ed")
  • The past participle of a regular verb is usually identical to the past form, while the past participle of an irregular verb is often different
Regular Verb Examples
  • She talked the entire night.
  • They walked around the park.
  • The following words are regular verbs
  • regular verb base form - simple past - past participle
  • talk - talked - talked
  • walk - walked - walked
 
Grammar Tips
Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes?
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
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A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.