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The past tense form of 'slung' is slung. Example: He slung the bag over his shoulder and walked away. (He slung the bag over his shoulder and walked away.)
Definition of “sling”
- to throw or fling something with force
- to hang or suspend something loosely
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 | slung |
| Past Continuous | slinging |
| Past Perfect | slung |
Example
He slung his coat on the hook by the door.
Example
She slung her bag onto the backseat of the car.
Example
They were slinging rocks into the river all afternoon.
Example
I was slinging paint onto the canvas to create a masterpiece.
Example
By the time she arrived, he had slung the hammock between the trees.
Example
They had slung their bags over their shoulders before leaving.
