The document outlines the rules for pronouncing the past tense of verbs ending in -ed, detailing three scenarios: when the last sound is voiced, non-voiced, or is /t/ or /d/. It also includes a reading practice about two characters, Jose and Maria, who prepare for a party by cleaning their house and working in the yard. The narrative concludes with them enjoying the party and cleaning up afterward.

1. Pronunciation of Past
Pronunciation of Past
Tense Verbs
Tense Verbs
With
With -ed
-ed

2. Pronunciation of -ed
• Three possible pronunciations:
– /t/ walked=/walkt/
– /d/ loved=/lovd/
– /Id/ wanted=/wanted/
How do we know which pronunciation is
correct?

3. 3 Rules for the
Pronunciation of -ed
1. When the last sound of the verb is
voiced, the pronunciation is /d/.
– love = /lovd/
– turn = /turnd/
– cry = /crid/

4. 3 Rules for the
Pronunciation of -ed
2. When the last sound of the verb is
non-voiced, the pronunciation is /t/.
– walk = /walkt/
– jump = /jumpt/
– laugh = /laft/

5. 3 Rules for the
Pronunciation of -ed
3. When the last sound of the verb is /t/
or /d/, the pronunciation is /ed/.
– want = /wanted/
– rent = /rented/
– decide = /decided/

6. Pronunciation of –ed
Copy this chart on your paper.
/d/ /t/ /ed/

7. /d/, /t/, or /ed/?
Read these verbs and put them in the correct
column.
• Live
• Work
• Study
• Stop
• Finish
• Decide
• Kick
• Push
• Paint
• Look
• Wash
• Like
• Rent
• Smoke
• Cook
• Clean
• Walk
• Call
• Shave
• Hug
• Listen

8. Reading Practice
Last week Jose and Maria decided to have a party
on Friday. They planned the party and prepared many
things.
First, they cleaned the house. Maria mopped and
vacuumed the floors. Jose dusted the furniture and
emptied the trash cans.
Next, they worked in the yard. Maria pulled out
some weeds and planted some new flowers. Jose fixed the
gate and painted it.
Last, they prepared some food. Both Maria and
Jose baked some cakes and cookies. They also cooked some
beans and grilled some meat.
The party was fun. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
Their friends left and Maria and Jose went to bed. They
cleaned up in the morning.