Actor David Burke Dies at 91
Introduction
David Burke was a famous actor. He died on May 10. He was 91 years old.
Main Body
David Burke worked in plays, radio, and TV. He studied acting at a school called RADA. He acted in many shows like Midsomer Murders. He played Dr. Watson in a TV show about Sherlock Holmes. He did not do the second part of the show. He wanted to spend more time with his children. He also felt the lines were boring. His wife, Anna, and his son, Tom, are also actors. Tom is in shows like The Musketeers and Strike.
Conclusion
David Burke had a long career. He leaves behind his wife and son.
Learning
🕰️ Talking about the Past
When we talk about someone's life, we often change the action word (verb) to show it already happened. Look at how the words change in the story:
- Work → Worked
- Study → Studied
- Act → Acted*
- Want → Wanted*
The Secret Rule: To make these words 'past,' we simply add -ed to the end.
Wait! What about 'is' and 'do'? Some words are rebels and change completely:
- Is/Am → Was (Example: "He was 91 years old")
- Do → Did (Example: "He did not do the show")
Quick Tip for A2: If you see -ed, the action is finished. If you see was, it describes a state in the past.