REGULAR VERBS

Verbs tell us what is happening. The tense of the verb tells us when
something is happening. The action may be taking place in the past,
present or future.
Examples of Spelling Regular Verbs
Root Form
- Simple Present Tense

Root Form
plus Past Tense

want

wanted

start

started

talk

talked

help

helped

call

called

live

lived

Most verbs add "ed" or "d" to the root word form to show an
action that happened in the past. Verbs that add "ed" or "d" to
show past action are called regular verbs. Learn that we add
"ed" or "d" to most English verbs to show that an action began
and ended at a particular time in the past.

Worksheets

Regular Verbs Worksheets

Regular Verbs Worksheet:
One of Seven
Regular Verbs Worksheet:
Two of Seven

Lessons on spelling regular verbs will strengthen your basic grammar

skills and improve your sentence structure so that it is clear and error
free. Learning to write effectively includes finding out what works for

you. The worksheets above are developed using several different

strategies to adapt to students' individual learning styles. The lessons
guide you through definitions, examples and exercises to improve your
writing of verbs. You will learn some basic verb concepts verbs to
further improve your English Grammar.

Definition

Example

Directions

A verb is an action word. It tells what someone or

something is doing. The regular verb tells
something about the subject of the sentence and
expresses actions, events or states of being.
Pow Wows are both a sacred and a social event
for the aboriginal peoples.
"Are" is the regular verb. "Are" shows a state of
existence.
Circle the verb in the sentences below. The first
one has been done for you.

1.- Pow Wows are a time for First Nations People to renew their
bonds with their beliefs and traditions of their ancestors.
2.- This is an opportunity that most people have to see authentic,
Native traditions.

3.- A Pow Wow is an important tool for teaching the next generation
about Aboriginal cultures.

4.- There are drummers and singers that perform in the central area of
the arbour.

5.- A person who is being honored should give gifts to members of the
community.

6.- The Grand Entry is a parade of dancers, princesses, princes and

invited dignitaries.

7 The Eagle Staffs, the national flag along with other flags are carried
in by Veterans during the Grand Entry.
8.- People are requested to stand to honor a deceased person.

9.- Round dancing is performed at the beginning of a Pow Wow.

10.- A Community Pow Wow is a great opportunity to enjoy family and

friends.