When we talk or write about something that happened before now, we often use the past tense of verbs. Verbs are words that show actions or states of being, like “run,” “jump,” or “be.” But, have you ever wondered about the past tense of the verb “hit”? It’s a little bit special, and here’s why.
The Special Verb: Hit
“Hit” is a very interesting verb because it doesn’t play by the usual rules. Most of the time, when we want to talk about something that happened in the past, we add “-ed” to the end of a verb. For example, “talk” becomes “talked,” and “walk” becomes “walked.” But “hit” doesn’t follow this pattern.
The Past Tense of Hit
The past tense of “hit” is the same as its present tense – it’s still “hit.” Yes, you read that right! When you want to say that you hit something yesterday, you still use the word “hit.” It’s like the verb is frozen in time and doesn’t change its shape no matter when it happened.
Examples in Sentences
To make it clearer, let’s see some examples:
- “Today, I hit the ball out of the park.” (Present tense)
- “Yesterday, I hit the ball out of the park.” (Past tense)
Notice how “hit” stays the same in both sentences? That’s what makes it easy and a bit tricky at the same time.
A Little Tip
If you’re ever unsure about using “hit” in the past tense, remember that it doesn’t change. Whether you’re talking about something that happened just now or many years ago, “hit” remains “hit.”
