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The future tense form of 'sank' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb sink. Example: She will sink the ball into the basket. (She will sink the ball into the basket.)

Definition of “sink”

to descend or go below the surface of a liquid
to cause something to descend or go below the surface of a liquid
to decline or deteriorate

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

Future Simple	sink
Future Continuous	sinking
Future Perfect	sunk

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

He will sink the opponent with his powerful punch.

Example

They will sink their teeth into the delicious dessert.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, the sun will be sinking below the horizon.

Example

They will be sinking their efforts into the new project.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, she will have sunk all her savings into the business.

Example

They will have sunk their teeth into the challenging task.

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