Use of -d or -ed Endings When Appropriate

Jared Aragona

Use of -d or -ed endings when appropriate: A common error is to omit the -d or -ed ending on verbs.  Recognize when they are needed.

 

Past Tense:

John asked if he could miss class next week.

2 Chainz had played in that arena twice.

He could have afforded to buy a suit after that job.

 

Passive Voice:

The garden was tended by the feeding technician.

I am excited by your interest in classical music!

The helicopters are serviced by highly trained professionals.

 

The MLCKRB (Master List Code Key and Rule Book): An English Grammar & Style Handbook by Jared Aragona, CC BY 4.0

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