Practice pronouncing final -ed by reading the sentences aloud.



1. I watched TV. Jean listened to the radio. Nick waited for the mail.

Watch /t/
Listen /d/
Wait /Id/

2. I tasted the soup. It seemed too salty.

Taste /Id/
Seem /d/

3. James planned for his future. He saved money and started his own business.

Plan /d/
Save /d/
Started /Id/

4. I asked a question. Joe answered it. Then he repeated the answer for Ted.

Ask /t/
Answer /d/
Repeat /Id/

5. I stared at the sculpture for a long time. Finally, I touched it.

Stare /d/
Touch /t/

6. Mary prepared a long report for her boss. She completed it late last night.

Prepare /d/
Complete /Id/

7. After Dick parked the car, I jumped out and opened the door for my mother.

Park /t/
Jump /t/
Open /d/

8. After I finished reading Rod's poem, I called him and we talked for an hour.

Finish /t/
Call /d/
Talk /t/

9. Earlier today, I cleaned my apartment.

Clean/d/

10. I washed the windows, waxed the wood floor, and vacuumed the carpet.

Wash /t/
Wax /t/
Vacuum /d/

11. I expected to hear from Dr. Li about a scholarship.

Expect /Id/

12. I crossed my fingers and hoped for good news.

Cross /t/
Hope /d/

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