The past tense of "tug" is tugged.
Understanding the Past Tense of "Tug"
The verb "tug" is a regular verb, meaning its simple past tense and past participle are formed by adding "-ed" to the base form. For verbs ending in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel (like "tug"), the final consonant is typically doubled before adding "-ed." This prevents the vowel sound from changing (e.g., "tugging" vs. "tugeing"). Therefore, "tug" becomes "tugged."
Conjugation of "Tug" in the Simple Past
The simple past tense (also known as the preterit) of "tugged" remains the same for all subjects, indicating an action completed in the past.
| Subject | Simple Past Tense |
|---|---|
| I | tugged |
| You | tugged |
| He, She, It | tugged |
| We | tugged |
| You (plural) | tugged |
| They | tugged |
Examples of "Tugged" in Sentences
Here are some examples illustrating the use of "tugged" in different contexts:
- She tugged on the rope with all her might.
- The child tugged at his mother's sleeve, asking for a treat.
- We tugged the heavy furniture across the room.
- He tugged the stubborn knot until it finally came loose.
- The little boat tugged at its moorings in the strong current.
In all these instances, "tugged" refers to an action that was completed in the past.
