What Are Regular Verbs? (with Examples)A regular verb is one that conforms to the usual rule for forming its simple past tense and its past participle

What Are Regular Verbs? (with Examples)A regular verb is one that conforms to the usual rule for forming its simple past tense and its past participle.

In English, the "usual" rule is to add "-ed" or "-d" to the base form of the verb to create the past forms.Regular Verbs TestUse the buttons to form the past tense and then the participle of the regular verb shown.Spelling Rules for Creating the Past Forms of Regular VerbsFor regular verbs, the "simple past tense" and "past particle" are formed like this:

Add "ed" to most verbs:jump > jumpedpaint > paintedIf a verb of one syllable ends [consonant-vowel-consonant], double the final consonant and add "ed":chat > chattedstop > stoppedIf the final consonant is "w," "x," or "y," don't double it:sew > sewedplay > playedfix > fixedIf the last syllable of a longer verb is stressed and ends [consonant-vowel-consonant], double the last consonant and add "ed":incur > incurredprefer > preferredIf the first syllable of a longer verb is stressed and the verb ends [consonant-vowel-consonant], just add "ed":open > openedenter > enteredswallow > swallowedIf the verb ends "e," just add "d":thrive > thrivedguzzle > guzzledIf the verb ends [consonant + "y"], change the "y" to an "i" and add "ed":cry > criedfry > friedComparing Regular Verbs to Irregular VerbsRegular verbs contrast with irregular verbs, which form their simple past tenses and past participles in a variety of ways.

With a regular verb, the simple past tense and the past participle are the same. For example:
Base FormSimple Past TensePast Participlepaintpaintedhas paintedyawnyawnedhas yawneddancedancedhas dancedWith irregular verbs, however, the past forms can be same or different. For example:
Base FormSimple Past TensePast Participlerunranhas rungrowgrewhas growntelltoldhas toldbleedbledhas bledRegular Verbs Are Weak VerbsA regular verb is a type of weak verb.

The terms "regular verb" and "weak verb" are not synonyms (i.e., they do not mean the same). Similarly, the terms "irregular verb" and "strong verb" are not synonyms.

Here is an infographic explaining how verbs are classified:Why Should I Care about Regular Verbs?Somewhat counter-intuitively, the most common verbs in English are the irregular verbs. They are a pain, but if you're learning or teaching English, you must embrace them. That said, there are some extremely useful regular verbs.

When learning or teaching English, it is a good practice to start with the regular verbs to understand the concept of tense and the role of participles. You can tackle those ghastly irregular verbs, once you've cracked how the tenses work.

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True or false? A regular verb is one that conforms to the usual rule for forming its simple past tense and its past participle.

A. True

B. False

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Select the regular verb:

A. come

B. throw

C. assist

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Select the regular verb:

A. announce

B. drink

C. lay

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Select the regular verb:

A. walk

B. eat

C. swing

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True or false? "Draw" is a regular verb.

A. True

B. False