Added ‘ed’ to words Added ‘ed’ to words

What happens to the followed words when we add ‘–ed’ onto the end? Try to think of a

reason for the different changes.

looked

helped

When we add ‘ed’ to short vowel words (a,e,i,o,u)

ended in two consonant phonemes we simply add

the letters e and d.

hand – handedpost - posted

wished

missed

When we add ‘ed’ to words with a short vowel

which end with 2 or 3 consonants, we simply

add the letterse and d.

fetch – fetchedrock - rocked

What would happen

with these words?

* play * cough

* watch * miss

fanned

shop

ped

fit ted

When we add ‘ed’ to words with a short vowel ended with

one consonant, we have to double the

last letter.hop - hoppedbeg - begged

What would happen

with these words?

knothug

hum

tedgedmed

like

liked

time

timed

dance

danced

Well done! Well done!