Remember this!
The past tense form of 'burst' is burst. Example: The balloon burst when it touched a sharp object. (The balloon burst when it touched a sharp object.)
Definition of “burst”
- to break open or apart suddenly and violently
- to explode or cause to explode
- to suddenly appear or come forth
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | burst |
| Past Continuous | bursting |
| Past Perfect | burst |
Example
The bubble burst when she touched it.
Example
I burst into tears when I heard the news.
Example
She was bursting with joy when she received the good news.
Example
They were bursting with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
Example
By the time they arrived, the storm had burst and the rain had stopped.
Example
She had burst into the room without knocking.
