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The past tense form of 'sock' is socked. Example: He socked his opponent in the face during the boxing match. (He socked his opponent in the face during the boxing match.)

Definition of “sock”

to hit someone or something with a forceful blow using the fist
to deliver a strong punch

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	socked
Past Continuous	socking
Past Perfect	socked

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

He socked the bully in self-defense.

Example

She socked the ball out of the park.

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

While he was being attacked, he was socking his assailant.

Example

She was socking the punching bag to release her anger.

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 the fight ended, he had socked his opponent multiple times.

Example

She had socked the target accurately before the time ran out.

Is socked an irregular verb in the past?

No, "socked" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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