Mastering Verb Forms with -ed Endings
Learn the importance of using -ed endings on verbs for grammatical correctness with examples of common mistakes and corrections. Improve your writing skills with this helpful lesson from the UWF Writing Lab.
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Writing Lab Verb Forms: -ed endings
Verb Forms: -ed Endings Do not omit needed past tense (-ed endings on verbs), even verbs used as past participle adjectives. While these endings do not create an extra pronounced syllable, they are required for grammatical correctness and completeness.
Examples Incorrect: All homework must be turn in for a grade. Correct: All homework must be turned in for a grade. Incorrect: When they heard the news yesterday about receiving the distinguish service award, they were en route to Norway. Correct: When they heard the news yesterday about receiving the distinguished service award, they were en route to Norway.
More Examples Incorrect: He is a license practical nurse. Correct: He is a licensed practical nurse. Incorrect: Most students are accustom to burning the midnight oil. Correct: Most students are accustomed to burning the midnight oil. Incorrect: The singer gain national recognition Correct: The singer gained national recognition.
Final Examples Incorrect: The questions can be answer with yes-no responses. Correct: The questions can be answered with yes-no responses. Incorrect: Courses in law and economics are offer to senior citizens and first-generation college students. Correct: Courses in law and economics are offered to senior citizens and first-generation college students.
Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson
