Bring Past Tense

Bring Past Forms - Exercises

These exercises test different forms of the verb BRING and IRREGULAR VERBS

The verb "bring" means to carry or move something or someone to a place or person.

Example:

• "I bring my lunch to work every day."

• "She brings her dog to the park every morning."

When referring to past actions, "bring" changes to "brought."

Forms of "Bring"

Use of "Bring" in Sentences

Past Tense (brought):

1. Referring to carrying or delivering something:

• "She brought a delicious cake to the party."

• "I brought my phone with me to the meeting."

• "They brought their luggage to the hotel lobby."

2. Figurative use:

• "The movie brought tears to my eyes."

• "Her story brought hope to the struggling team."

Past Participle (brought):

1. Referring to carrying or delivering something:

• "He has brought lunch for everyone today."

• "We had brought extra supplies for the camping trip."

• "She has brought her laptop to every class this semester."

2. Figurative use:

• "The book has brought me so much joy."

• "Their arrival had brought new energy to the project."

Common Mistakes with "Bring"

1. Using "brang" or "brung" instead of "brought":

Some learners mistakenly use "brang" or "brung" as the past tense or past participle of "bring." The correct form is always "brought."

• Incorrect: "I brang my books to school."

• Correct: "I brought my books to school."

• Incorrect: "She has brung snacks for the trip."

• Correct: "She has brought snacks for the trip."

2. Confusing "bring" with "take":

Bring and take are often mixed up. Remember:

• Use bring when the action moves something toward the speaker or listener. Example: "Can you bring me a glass of water?"

• Use take when the action moves something away from the speaker or listener. Example: "Please take this document to the office."

FAQ

What is the past tense of "bring"?

The past tense of "bring" is "brought."

How do I use "brought" in a sentence?

Use "brought" to describe an action of bringing that happened in the past.
Example: "I brought my jacket because it was cold."

What is the past participle of "bring"?

The past participle of "bring" is also "brought."
Example: "She has brought her friends to this restaurant before."

Is "brang" or "brung" correct?

No, neither "brang" nor "brung" is correct. Always use "brought."

Can "brought" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "Her speech brought hope to the entire audience," meaning it inspired or gave hope.