Past tense of DO
English Grammar
The past tense of DO is DID.
Pronunciation of DID
UK: / dɪd / --- US: / dɪd /
The pronunciation of the past tense verb "did" is consistent across both British and American English, but there can be slight variations in pronunciation due to regional accents.
You can hear the pronunciation in the video.
Example sentences with DID (as a verb)
- She did her homework before dinner.
- He did a great job on the project.
- They did everything they could to help.
- I did the dishes after we ate.
- The teacher did a review session before the test.
- He did his best to explain the concept.
- We did an experiment in the lab today.
- She did her makeup in record time.
- The artist did a series of paintings last year.
- They did a survey of the local wildlife.
- He did his taxes early this year.
- I did a thorough search for my missing keys.
- She did a favor for her neighbor.
- We did a tour of the city's historical sites.
Next learning activities
See our List of past tense irregular verbs in English.
Watch our video about 101 Irregular Past Tense Verbs in English.
English Language Resource
We also have all of these verbs available as flash cards / charts that can be used in the ESOL / ELA classroom. These can be purchased here: 101 Irregular Verbs - Past Tense in English - Flash Cards / Charts
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