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Study the word list: Entry Level 1: Words ending in -ed (2)

Words that learners at Entry Level 1 are required to read and spell correctly.

In these past tense verbs that end in -ed, the root word remains unchanged.

	collected	We collected our prescription from the pharmacist.
	complained	The farmer complained about the bad weather.
	confessed	He confessed to taking the last piece of chocolate.
	constructed	We constructed a tower out of cards.
	counted	We counted the number of cars that drove by.
	delivered	The postman delivered the mail.
	destroyed	The cyclone destroyed the house.
	earned	She earned more than her brother.
	employed	The plumbing company employed Jim as an apprentice.
	enjoyed	Everyone enjoyed the pizza.
	established	We established our company ten years ago.
	expanded	Over the years, urban areas have expanded.
	explained	Our coach explained his strategy for winning the game.
	gathered	A crowd had gathered around the street performer.
	greeted	When I entered the store, I was greeted by an attendant.
	guessed	I guessed the answer.

Use the list: Entry Level 1: Words ending in -ed (2)

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collected

complained

confessed

constructed

counted

delivered

destroyed

earned

employed

enjoyed

established

expanded

explained

gathered

greeted

guessed

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