Past Simple Regular Verbs Exercise

Regular verbs in the past simple follow a clear pattern: add -ed to the base form of the verb. For example, "work" becomes "worked" and "play" becomes "played." However, there are important spelling rules to remember. If a verb already ends in -e, you only add -d: "dance" becomes "danced." If a verb ends in a consonant followed by -y, change the -y to -i and add -ed: "study" becomes "studied." For short verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final consonant: "stop" becomes "stopped."

The past simple form stays the same for all subjects — there is no change between "I worked," "she worked," and "they worked." This makes regular verbs easier to use than present simple, where third-person forms need an extra -s. Most English verbs are regular, so learning these spelling rules gives you a strong foundation for talking about past events, completed actions, and finished experiences.