Work Sheet
According to the blog post, what are the two commonly used past tense forms of the verb “sew”?
Which form of “sew” is described as the “regular verb form” because it ends in -ed?
The post states that “sewn” is typically used as which verb form, often pairing with auxiliary verbs like ‘have’ or ‘had’?
Which sentence from the post correctly uses “sewed” as the simple past tense without an auxiliary verb?
According to the post, which form of “sew” is more commonly used as the simple past tense conjugation?
My mother _______ a button back onto my shirt yesterday.
The tear in the fabric had been carefully _______.
Have you ever _______ a garment by hand?
He _______ the two pieces of cloth together quickly.
The edges of the quilt were all _______ neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are sew’s past forms?
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Is the verb sew regular or irregular?
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When is ‘sewed’ used?
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When is ‘sewn’ typically used?
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Can ‘sewn’ be simple past tense?
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Yash, D. "What’s the Past Tense of “Sew”? Sewed or Sewn?." Grammarflex, Jun 3, 2025, https://www.grammarflex.com/whats-the-past-tense-of-sew-sewed-or-sewn/.
