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How to Figure Out if You Use Sang or Sung in a Sentence

The verb tense that you choose can make or break your sentence, especially if you're writing a professional or formal piece. One verb that people often confuse is the irregular verb "sing." The past tense of sing is "sang," and the past participle tense of sing is "sung." Learning to use the tenses of the verb "sing" in appropriately phrased sentences can make a tremendous difference in how your writing and speech are perceived.

Instructions

- 1
  Use the verb "sang" by itself to indicate simple past action. Examples: "He sang at the party" and "We sang all night long."
- 2
  Use the verb "sung" plus the helping verb "had" to indicate past perfect tense. Example: "She had sung that song many times before."
- 3
  Use "sung" plus the helping verb "have" to indicate present perfect tense. Example: "I have sung in a choir before."
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  Use "sung" plus the phrase "will have" to indicate future perfect tense. Example: "I will have sung my hit song 100 times by next Friday."

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