Fall Past Tense

Fall Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "fall" means to move downward, lose balance, or drop suddenly. It can also be used figuratively, such as "fall in love" or "fall apart."

Example:

• "Leaves fall from the trees in autumn."

• "He falls every time he tries to roller skate."

When referring to past actions, "fall" changes to "fell."

Forms of "Fall"

Examples of "Fall" in Sentences

Past Tense (fell):

1. "He fell off his bike and scraped his knee."

2. "The vase fell from the shelf and shattered on the floor."

3. "She fell asleep during the lecture because she was so tired."

Past Participle (fallen):

1. "The snow has fallen steadily since midnight."

2. "He had fallen behind in his studies before catching up."

3. "The house has fallen into disrepair after years of neglect."

Common Mistakes with "Fall"

1. Using "falled" instead of "fell":

Learners often mistakenly add "-ed" to form the past tense, but this is incorrect. The correct past tense is "fell."

• Incorrect: "She falled from the ladder."

• Correct: "She fell from the ladder."

• Incorrect: "I have falled in love with this song."

• Correct: "I have fallen in love with this song."

2. Confusing "fell" and "fallen":

Learners sometimes mix up the simple past tense "fell" with the past participle "fallen."

• Incorrect: "He has fell asleep already."

• Correct: "He has fallen asleep already."

• Incorrect: "The tree had fell during the storm."

• Correct: "The tree had fallen during the storm."

3. Forgetting figurative uses of "fall":

Learners may overlook the many figurative meanings of "fall," such as emotional states or failure.

• Correct: "She fell in love with Paris during her vacation." (emotional state)

• Correct: "The company fell apart after the CEO resigned." (failure)

4. Misusing "fall" in ongoing actions:

Learners might use "fall" instead of "falling" for actions currently happening.

• Incorrect: "The leaves are fall from the tree."

• Correct: "The leaves are falling from the tree."

5. Using "fell" for future actions:

Learners may incorrectly use "fell" to describe actions that will happen in the future.

• Incorrect: "I will fell if I don’t hold onto the railing."

• Correct: "I will fall if I don’t hold onto the railing."

Should you want to learn more Irregular Verbs, look into Grammar Exercises A1 for extra practice of Past Simple. Check some other verbs like Catch, Troubleshoot, Shine.

FAQ

What is the past tense of "fall"?

The past tense of "fall" is "fell."

How do I use "fell" in a sentence?

Use "fell" to describe a falling action that happened in the past.
Example: "I fell off my chair when I heard the news."

What is the past participle of "fall"?

The past participle of "fall" is "fallen."
Example: "The book has fallen from the table."

Is "falled" correct?

No, "falled" is not correct. Always use "fell" for the past tense and "fallen" for the past participle.

Can "fall" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "He fell for her charm instantly," meaning he was captivated by her.