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At what age do children "get" irregular past tenses

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PeachesMcLean · 29/04/2008 20:58

eg,
Bought not buyed.
Swung not swinged.

Would very-nearly 7 be a bit later than most?

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tissy · 29/04/2008 21:00

I dunno, but dd is six and still says "I hadded to do so and so".

madcol · 29/04/2008 21:03

My niece 6 and very bright needs correction on past tenses all the time. So wouldn't be too concerned. it is quite a difficult concept to get. Just as you learn the rules some one changes them!!

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PeachesMcLean · 29/04/2008 21:07

Thanks both, I just wondered as part of my general paranoia about DS's speech.

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TwoToTango · 29/04/2008 21:16

My DS is 7.5 and still needs correction on some past tense (can't think of any examples right now sorry)

cat64 · 29/04/2008 21:33

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branflake81 · 30/04/2008 15:29

I was about 14 before I understood the difference between "bought" and "brought"

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