Fill in the Blanks Past Tense RulesOnline version Past Tense Rules by Leigh Hile 1 kne ed stopped irregular y danced double replied Regular past tense verbs end with " - . " For example : called , , and loved . When the verb ends in " , " you usually change the " y " to " i " and add " - ed . " For example : , verified , tried When the verb ends in consonant - vowel - consonant , you the last letter and add " - ed . " For example : hopped , , grabbed Many past tense verbs are . They have no rules . For example : had , ate ,