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SPELLING RULES FOR THE PAST SIMPLE
The past simple of all regular verbs ends in “-ed,” but for
some verbs, there are some spelling changes, too.
A stressed final syllable ending
Last letters are a
Last letter is “-e.” consonant and a “-y.” consonant-vowel-consonant.

For many regular Just a “-d” The “-y” is removed The last consonant
verbs, “-ed” is added. and “-ied” is is doubled and
is added. added instead. “-ed” is added.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

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