The v2 form of the verb "panic" is panicked.
The "v2 form" commonly refers to the past simple tense of a verb. When conjugating "panic," which ends in a 'c' with a short vowel sound before it, the 'k' is added before '-ed' to maintain the hard 'c' sound.
Understanding the Forms of the Verb "Panic"
Verbs change their forms to indicate different tenses and uses. Here's a breakdown of the principal forms for "panic":
- Base Form (V1): This is the root form of the verb, used for the infinitive and the present simple tense (for most subjects).
- Past Simple Form (V2): This form describes an action that was completed in the past.
- Past Participle Form (V3): This form is used with auxiliary verbs to create perfect tenses (e.g., present perfect, past perfect) or in passive voice constructions.
- Present Participle / -ing Form: Used for continuous tenses or as a gerund or adjective.
Here's a table illustrating the different forms of "panic":
| Verb Form | Example Usage |
|---|---|
| Base Form (V1) | I panic easily under pressure. |
| Third Person Singular | He/She/It panics whenever there's a loud noise. |
| Past Simple (V2) | The entire audience panicked when the lights went out. |
| Past Participle (V3) | They had panicked before, but never this badly. |
| -ing Form | The thought of public speaking sent her panicking. |
As shown, the past simple (v2) form of "panic" is panicked. This form is essential for constructing sentences about past events.
Example Sentence:
The passengers panicked when the plane experienced sudden turbulence.
