How To Conjugate The Verb “sit”?
Let’s delve into the conjugations of the irregular verb “sit” in different forms: the simple present third person, the present participle, the past simple, and the past participle.
Let’s start by defining the verb “sit.”
Understanding the Verb “sit.”
Definition
To be in a position in which one’s weight is supported by one’s buttocks; to be seated.
Examples
He has been sitting watching television all day long.
My grandmother sat in a chair and started telling us a fairy tale.
Just sit yourself down, and I’ll bring you some coffee.
Conjugation
Let’s conjugate the verb sit in different forms:
1. The Present Simple Third Person Singular
- sits
2. The Present Participle
- sitting
3. The Past Simple
- sat
4. The Past Participle
- sat
Irregular Verb Pattern
– Verbs with the same past simple and past participle forms.
– Verbs like ‘bend, bent, bent’.