π Understanding Verbs: -s vs. -ed
Let's break down when to use the '-s' and '-ed' verb endings. These endings help us show *when* an action happens.
π Definition of '-s'
We usually add '-s' to a verb when we are talking about what one person, place, or thing *usually* or *always* does. It's happening in the present!
- βοΈ The sun shines brightly every day.
- πΆ My dog plays in the park.
- π§ She reads a book.
βοΈ Definition of '-ed'
We add '-ed' to a verb when we are talking about something that already happened in the past. It's finished!
- πΆ I walked to school yesterday.
- π§οΈ It rained last night.
- π We celebrated her birthday.
π -s vs. -ed: A Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |
-s Ending |
-ed Ending |
| Time Frame |
Present (Happening now or regularly) |
Past (Already happened) |
| Subject |
Singular (he, she, it) |
Any (singular or plural) |
| Example |
He jumps. |
He jumped. |
π‘ Key Takeaways
- π
Use '-s' for actions happening now, usually with one person/thing.
- π°οΈ Use '-ed' for actions that already happened in the past.
- βοΈ Remember to check if the action is in the present or past before adding the ending!
π§ͺ Practice Quiz
Choose the correct verb form for each sentence:
- Yesterday, I ______ (walk/walked) to the store.
- She ______ (read/reads) a book every night.
- Last week, we ______ (play/played) in the park.
- The bird ______ (sing/sings) in the morning.
- He ______ (jump/jumped) over the puddle.
Answers: 1. walked, 2. reads, 3. played, 4. sings, 5. jumped