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The past tense form of 'sport' is sported. Example: He sported a stylish hat at the party. (He sported a stylish hat at the party.)
Definition of “sport”
- to wear or display a particular article of clothing or accessory in a proud or confident way
- to engage in a sport or physical activity
- to support or endorse something or someone
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 | sported |
| Past Continuous | was sporting |
| Past Perfect | sported |
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 sported a fancy watch at the event.
Example
She sported a bright red dress for the occasion.
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
At that time, he was sporting a trendy pair of sunglasses.
Example
She was sporting a big smile throughout the day.
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, he had sported multiple outfits.
Example
She had sported different hairstyles over the years.
Is sported an irregular verb in the past?
No, "sported" is not an irregular past tense verb.
