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What two ending sounds of a base verb tell us that we need to add a new syllable when pronouncing simple past verbs?
T and D
Pronounce the simple past of "point" correctly.
Point-ed
True or false: the simple past of the verb "watch" is pronounced with two syllables.
False
Pronounce the simple past of the verb "shop" correctly.
"Shoppt"
True or false: "Doubted" and "downed" are both pronounced with an extra syllable.
False. Doubt-ed but downed
Is "asked" pronounced with an extra syllable?
No, like "askt"
How do you spell the simple past of the verb "study?"
Studied
We use simple past verbs to describe actions that happened ______________.
In the past
Pronounce the simple past of "fold" correctly.
Fold-ed
How do you spell the simple past of the verb "mop?"
M-o-p-p-e-d
Pronounce the simple past of the verb "climb" correctly.
like "climed"
Will you add an extra syllable to the simple past form of the verb "stay?"
No, like "stayd"
How many syllables does the simple past form of the verb "graduate" have?
Four: gra-joo-u-a-ted
