A regular verb is a verb that forms its past tense and past participle by adding the suffix “-ed” or “-d” to its base form. The pattern is consistent, which is why these verbs are called “regular.”

Examples of Regular Verbs:

1. Base Form: Walk

   • Past Tense: Walked
   • Past Participle: Walked

2. Base Form: Play

   • Past Tense: Played
   • Past Participle: Played

3. Base Form: Laugh

   • Past Tense: Laughed
   • Past Participle: Laughed

4. Base Form: Jump

   • Past Tense: Jumped
   • Past Participle: Jumped

5. Base Form: Bake

   • Past Tense: Baked
   • Past Participle: Baked

Key Characteristics of Regular Verbs:

• Simple Pattern: To form the past tense and past participle, you simply add “-ed” or “-d” to the base form of the verb.

  • If the verb ends in “e,” just add “-d” (e.g., “bake” becomes “baked”).
  • If the verb ends in a consonant followed by “y,” change the “y” to “i” and add “-ed” (e.g., “carry” becomes “carried”).

• No Change in Spelling: Regular verbs do not undergo spelling changes beyond the addition of “-ed” or “-d.”

Contrast with Irregular Verbs:

Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow this pattern. Their past tense and past participle forms are often unique and must be memorized (e.g., “go” becomes “went” in the past tense and “gone” as the past participle).

In summary, a regular verb is predictable in how it changes to express different tenses, making it easier to use and learn compared to irregular verbs.