The past tense of the word 'read' is 'read', but it's pronounced as 'red'. Now here's something interesting about the English language - it's full of oddities like this! This is known as an irregular verb. Most verbs simply add 'ed' to show the action occurred in the past (like jump/jumped), however, irregular verbs don't follow this pattern. With 'read', even though the spelling doesn't change, the pronunciation does, and that's how we differentiate between past and present. It’s one of the many quirks that make English a rich and unpredictable language. These kinds of irregularities are what separate the language beginners from the language wizards! It's a small note, but mastering these details is a big step towards language proficiency. And here’s a fun fact; English has over 200 irregular verbs. So 'read' is just the tip of the iceberg!
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