Hi there! Absolutely, the past tense of the verb "read" is "read," pronounced like "red." This peculiar case is an example of an irregular verb in English, which means that it does not follow the standard spelling rule of adding "-ed" at the end of the present tense form to make the past tense.
Think of it this way: When you say "I read a book," the word "read" is in the present tense form. And when you say "I read the book yesterday," the same word "read" is in the past tense form. It might seem a little confusing at first, but repetitions will help you get used to it.
Irregular verbs are quite prevalent in English, and they can be tricky to remember. Some examples of other irregular verbs include "go" (past tense: "went"), and "eat" (past tense: "ate"). So if you come across a verb that doesn't follow the "-ed" rule, don't panic - you're likely dealing with an irregular verb, which requires memorization of the past tense form.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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