Past Tense of Bring
The past tense of "bring" is "brought."
What is the Past Tense of "Bring"?
The past tense of "bring" is "brought." Pronounced /brɔːt/, "brought" is used to indicate that someone has carried or conveyed something to a place in the past.
Here are some examples:
Yesterday, she brought her friend to the party.
He brought a cake to the celebration.
How to Use "Brought" in Sentences
To use "brought" correctly, it should fit into the sentence based on its context. Here are some examples in different contexts:
Affirmative:
He brought his laptop to the meeting.
They brought snacks for everyone.
She brought her notes to the study group.
Negative:
She didn’t bring her homework to class.
We haven’t brought any money with us.
He hasn’t brought his passport.
Interrogative:
Did you bring your ID?
Have they brought the documents?
Why didn’t she bring her presentation?
Additional Rules and Examples
Understanding the usage of "brought" extends beyond simple sentences. Here are some additional rules and examples to help you grasp its usage better:
With Direct and Indirect Objects:
He brought the book (direct object) for her (indirect object).
They brought the tools (direct object) to us (indirect object).
With Prepositional Phrases:
She brought her laptop to the office.
He brought flowers for his mother.
In Passive Voice (although to be avoided):
The cake was brought by John.
The documents were brought to the meeting by Sarah.
Common Mistakes: "Brought" vs. "Bought"
A common mistake is confusing "brought" with "bought." While "brought" is the past tense of "bring," "bought" is the past tense of "buy."
Examples:
Correct: I brought my lunch (past tense of bring).
Incorrect: I bought my lunch (unless you mean you purchased it).
Correct: I bought a new book (past tense of buy).
Incorrect: I brought a new book (unless you mean you carried it somewhere).
Tips to Remember:
"Brought" relates to carrying or bringing something.
"Bought" relates to purchasing something.
More Practice Exercises
Fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of "bring":
She _______ her dog to the park.
They _______ gifts to the party.
Did you _______ your umbrella?
He hasn’t _______ his car to the garage yet.
We _______ the equipment for the project.
_______ you _______ your assignment today?
The teacher _______ extra materials for the students.
My friend _______ me a souvenir from her trip.
Have you _______ the keys to the office?
She _______ a lot of energy to the team.
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