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The past tense form of 'sank' is sank. Example: The ship sank in the stormy sea. (The ship sank in the stormy sea.)
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
| Past Simple | sank |
| Past Continuous | sinking |
| Past Perfect | sunk |
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 Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.
Example
I sank my teeth into the juicy burger.
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 boat was sinking slowly.
Example
They were sinking their savings into the business.
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 sun had sunk below the horizon.
Example
She realized she had sunk her chances of winning the competition.
Is sank an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "sank" is an irregular past tense verb.
