There has been an error in the display of this page. There has been an error in the display of the nav on this page.
Verb FormsVerb TenseNouns and ArticlesSubject Verb AgreementWord FormsSentence StructureSentence CombiningEditing Exercises
Grammar Tutorials
Verb Forms Back to Exercise Menu

Introduction to Exercise 3 - When to use an -ed ending
Grammar Explanation

•  Use the –ed ending to form the past tense of a regular verb.
  • Example: He talked to me yesterday.
•  Use the –ed ending to form the past participle of a regular verb when used with the auxiliaries has, have, and had in the perfect tenses and forms of the verb BE (am, is, are, was, and were) in the passive.
  • Example: I have visited France before.
  • Example: He was asked to leave.
•  Use the –ed ending to form a past participle for use as an adjective.
  • Example: I was surprised to see you there.
PDF Download Grammar Explanation (PDF)
What You Will Do

Read the following passages. Then type the correct form of each verb from the list in the correct space. When finished, click DONE. The correct answers will remain in the text, while the incorrect ones will be deleted. You will have as many chances as you need to complete the passage. After the third try, however, you will be given a SHOW ANSWER button.
Please note: Type carefully! Verbs that are spelled incorrectly will not be accepted.
 
continue to exercise
There has been an error in the display of this page.