The verb to sing · Conjugation
Past Simple of sing
The answer: sang
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to sing is sang.
Example: She sang at the concert.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | sang |
| You | sang |
| He / She / It | sang |
| We | sang |
| You (pl.) | sang |
| They | sang |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. She has sang ❌
She sang yesterday. ✓ She has sung many times. ✓ After have or has, always use sung.
2. Singed ❌
Sing is irregular. Its Past Simple is sang. Never add -ed to sing.
3. Three vowels: i → a → u
Sing → sang → sung. It is a common pattern: drink → drank → drunk, ring → rang → rung.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of sing?+
The Past Simple of sing is sang. The past participle is sung. Sing → sang → sung.
What is the difference between sang and sung?+
Sang is the Past Simple: I sang. Sung is the past participle: I have sung. Don't mix them up.
Is it sang or singed?+
Sing is irregular. Its Past Simple is sang. Singed belongs to another verb, singe (to burn a little).
Is it I love singing or I love to sing?+
Both patterns are correct: I love singing and I love to sing. Singing is the -ing form of the verb.
How do you pronounce sing, sang and sung?+
Sing /sɪŋ/ (a short i). Sang /sæŋ/ (the a in cat). Sung /sʌŋ/ (the u in cup). Three different vowels.
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