Exercise 1: Identify the Pronunciation Pattern
Select whether the “-ed” ending in each verb is pronounced as /t/, /d/, or /ษชd/:
1. walked.
2. played.
3. wanted.
4. opened.
5. stopped.
6. ended.
7. helped.
8. called.
9. decided.
10. washed.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Type the correct past tense form of the verb in brackets, paying attention to its pronunciation:
1. Yesterday, I _______ (walk) to the park.
2. They _______ (want) to visit the museum.
3. She _______ (clean) her room last weekend.
4. We _______ (finish) our homework early.
5. He _______ (play) soccer with his friends.
6. I _______ (need) to buy some groceries.
7. They _______ (watch) a movie last night.
8. She _______ (open) the window to get fresh air.
9. We _______ (start) the project two weeks ago.
10. He _______ (call) his mother yesterday.
Exercise 3: Match the Sentences
Match each sentence with the correct pronunciation pattern of the underlined past tense verb:
1. She asked for directions to the museum.
2. They waited for the bus for 30 minutes.
3. I traveled to Spain last summer.
4. We painted the walls blue.
5. He closed the door quietly.
6. They kissed goodbye at the airport.
7. She needed help with her homework.
8. I arrived late to the meeting.
9. We visited my grandparents yesterday.
10. He stopped the car at the red light.