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was / were / went / said, came: Common words you see every day that actually hide high-frequency irregular past tense verbs
You already know words like was, were, went, said, and came, but did you realize they are actually in the past tense? This article pulls out the irregular past tense verbs hidden in common words all at once, complete with a base-form comparison table and identification tips to help you stop getting stuck when speaking in the past tense.
walked, played, wanted: Master the Three Pronunciations of -ed Once and for All
Even though they all add -ed for the past tense, the endings of walked, played, and wanted sound completely different. In fact, there are only three pronunciations, and you don't need to memorize them—just touch your throat, and your tongue will choose the right one on its own. Learn one key distinction, and your past tense will instantly sound natural.