Which of the following rules is used to form the past tense of a verb?
A) Add - ed to most verbs, but drop a final e before adding - ed .
B) If a verb ends in a - y preceded by a consonant, change the y to i before adding - ed .
C) Some irregular verbs form the past tense by changing the verb itself.
D) all of the above

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All of the rules listed (A, B, and C) can be used to form the past tense of a verb. Rule A applies to most regular verbs, Rule B applies to verbs ending in -y preceded by a consonant, and Rule C applies to irregular verbs that change form in the past tense.

Which of the Following Rules Is Used to Form the Past