Past Tense of
model
modelled
Regular Consonant Doubling
📄 Regular form · Consonant Doubling

Base Form Model

5Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
MStarts
LEnds

Past Tense Modelled

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
MStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "model"

This verb follows the consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern. The final consonant is doubled before adding -ed to maintain the short vowel sound.

Grammar Tips

  • Double the final consonant before adding -ed.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget to double the final consonant.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is model regular or irregular?

Model is regular. It follows the Consonant Doubling rule.

How do you use modelled in a sentence?

Use past time markers: "Yesterday, she modelled to the store."

Does modelled change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not model" (not "did not modelled").

About the past tense of model

The verb model follows the standard English past tense conjugation rule. When forming the past tense, model becomes modelled. This follows the Consonant Doubling pattern, which is one of the most common conjugation rules in English.

Understanding why model becomes modelled helps with spelling and pronunciation. This verb follows the consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern. The final consonant is doubled before adding -ed to maintain the short vowel sound.

When using modelled in writing, remember that it functions as a past tense verb and typically appears with time markers like yesterday, last week, or ago. For example: "Yesterday, she modelled to the store." The past tense form does not change based on the subject — I modelled, you modelled, he/she modelled, we modelled, they modelled.