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The past tense form of 'igniting' is ignited. Example: The match ignited the bonfire. (The match ignited the bonfire.)
Definition of “ignite”
- to cause to catch fire or burst into flames
- to arouse or stimulate strong emotions or reactions
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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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 | ignited |
| Past Continuous | igniting |
| Past Perfect | ignited |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
The spark ignited the fireworks.
Example
She ignited a controversy with her remarks.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
The fire was igniting the surrounding trees.
Example
They were igniting the passion of the audience.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time they arrived, the fire had ignited the entire building.
Example
She had ignited a movement before anyone realized it.
Is ignited an irregular verb in the past?
No, "ignited" is not an irregular past tense verb.
