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American English Grammar
Regular verb
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of a regular verb
  • Study examples of regular verbs
Definition of a regular verb
  • A regular verb:

    • takes "ed", "d", or "t" to form the simple past and past participle

    • also known as a weak verb

  • When a regular verb ends in "y", change the "y" to "i" (in many cases you should also double the end consonant before adding "ed")

  • The past participle of a regular verb is usually identical to the past form, while the past participle of an irregular verb is often different

Examples of regular verbs
  • She talked the entire night.

  • They walked around the park.

Base Form

Simple Past

Past Participle

talk talked talked
walk walked walked

















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