How To Conjugate The Verb “sting”?
Let’s delve into the conjugations of the irregular verb “sting” 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 “sting.”
Understanding the Verb “sting.”
Definition
1. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
2. To make someone feel upset and annoyed.
3. To exorbitantly overcharge someone.
Examples
1. A bee stung me in the foot.
2. She was stung by his mockery.
3. I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!
Conjugation
Let’s conjugate the verb sting in different forms:
1. The Present Simple Third Person Singular
- stings
2. The Present Participle
- stinging
3. The Past Simple
- stung
4. The Past Participle
- stung
Irregular Verb Pattern
– Verbs with u in the past simple and past participle.
– Verbs like ‘cling, clung, clung’.
