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1 How to pronounce ed
’Ed’ at the end of regular verbs in the past tense is pronounced in different ways
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ED PRONUNCIATION
2 The -ed sounds
You will listen to the three ways to pronounce -ed. Listen and repeat the sounds that you hear.
3 Verb endings: -ed
Listen to the audio. Put t, d, or Id (id) for the sound that hear at the end of each word below.
1. explored 10. discovered
2. missed 11. edited
3. lifted 12. coughed
4. washed 13. stopped
5. loved 14. ended
6. waited 15. killed
7. listened 16. talked
8. relaxed
17. shouted
9. decided
18. opened
Now, practise saying the words out loud with a partner.
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4 Words in context: -ed
Choose the correct -ed sound for each underlined verb. Say the sentences out loud to help you.
1. The river flooded and everyone had to leave their homes. → d / t / Id
2. She cracked the egg into the saucepan to make an omelette. → d / t / Id
3. He remembered to buy a present for her birthday. → d / t / Id
4. He pressed the button to make the lift come down, then got inside. → d / t / Id
5. The package included flights, accommodation and airport transfers. → d / t / Id
6. They explored the city during the day and had a relaxing meal in the evening. → d / t / Id
7. She explained that she was late because of traffic. → d / t / Id
8. He measured the room to find out how much carpet they would need. → d / t / Id -
9. She painted a landscape picture using mainly blue and green colours. → d / t / Id
10. The joke was so funny that tears came out of his eyes when he laughed. → d / t / Id
5 Practice
Write six sentences using the verbs from the worksheet. Make sure that you write two for each -ed
sound. Now work with a partner. Say these sentences out loud, and your partner will tell you which
type of ed sound they hear in the verbs
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6 Let’s play!
Your teacher will give you the pronunciation cards.
Work in pairs and practise speaking the words. Try to say the words in the correct way.
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ED PRONUNCIATION
Key
1. How to pronounce ed
5-10 mins.
As the teacher you can choose to demonstrate and practise the sounds with your class, or you can play or
download the file from the website. You can also scan the QR code using a mobile device. Play the audio once,
and again if students request it. Make sure that students are making the correct sounds.
3. Verb endings: -ed
5-10 mins.
Play the audio by scanning the QR code or play or download the file from the website. Pause it at the appropriate
points if students need time to write down their answers. Play it once for students to do the exercise, then again
for them to check their answers. As an extra activity, students can practise saying the words out loud after they
have listened to the audio.
1. -ed 2. -t 3. -Id 4. -t 5. -d 6. -Id
7. -d 8. -t 9. -Id 10. -d 11. -Id 12. -t
13. -t 14. -Id 15. -d 16. -t 17. -Id 18. -d
4. Words in context: -ed
5 mins.
Students can work in pairs and then check with the teacher.
1. -Id 2. -t 3. -d 4. -t 5. -Id
6. -d 7. -d 8. -d 9. -Id 10. -t
5. Practice
5 mins.
Students work in pairs. Monitor the activity and help them if necessary. Make a note of any typical errors.
6. Let’s play!
5 mins.
Cut out and give your students the cards and ask them to work in pairs and practise speaking the words. Students
should try to say the words in the correct way.
Monitor the task and correct when needed.
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