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The past tense form of 'sits' is sat. Example: She sat on the park bench and enjoyed the sunshine. (She sat on the park bench and enjoyed the sunshine.)
Definition of “sit”
- to rest on a surface with the weight supported by the buttocks or thighs
- to be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks or thighs
- to occupy a seat or place
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 | sat |
| Past Continuous | sitting |
| Past Perfect | sat |
Example
She sat on the chair and read a book.
Example
I sat next to my friend during the movie.
Example
At that time, she was sitting on the couch and watching TV.
Example
I wasn't sitting in the front row during the concert.
Example
By the time he arrived, she had sat in the waiting room for hours.
Example
They had sat through multiple meetings before reaching a decision.
