2. Complete the table with the correct past simple forms of the verbs. Explain the spelling rules for regular verbs in the past simple.

Verb Conjugation (Past Simple):

Spelling Rules for Regular Verbs in Past Simple:

• Generally, add '-ed' to the base form of the verb (e.g., play - played, paint - painted).
• If the verb ends in 'e', just add '-d' (e.g., hope - hoped).
• If the verb ends in a consonant + 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-ed' (e.g., cry - cried).
• If the verb ends in a single vowel + a single consonant (and the stress is on the last syllable), double the consonant before adding '-ed' (e.g., stop - stopped).