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Nina_Nia Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
The t and the ed forms
Hello,
Which form is correct or common the t form or the ed form?
Eg.,leaned, leant, dreamed, dreamt, burned, burnt, spoiled, spoilt, smelled or smelt?
Thanks
Which form is correct or common the t form or the ed form?
Eg.,leaned, leant, dreamed, dreamt, burned, burnt, spoiled, spoilt, smelled or smelt?
Thanks
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The American English forms tend to be regular (-ed). In British English, the old strong forms are used. Both forms are correct though, and understood.
- The American English forms tend to be regular (-ed).
- In British English, the old strong forms are used.
- Both forms are correct though, and understood.
- In American English the old form for "burned" might be used as modifier: They served burnt (not burned) toast at breakfast.
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The American English forms tend to be regular (-ed). In British English, the old strong forms are used.
Both forms are correct though, and understood.
In American English the old form for "burned" might be used as modifier:
They served burnt (not burned) toast at breakfast.
Both forms are correct though, and understood.
In American English the old form for "burned" might be used as modifier:
They served burnt (not burned) toast at breakfast.
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