Fly Past Tense

Fly Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "fly" means to move through the air, either by wings or with the help of an aircraft, or to move quickly and smoothly.

Example:

• "Birds fly high in the sky."

• "Pilots fly planes across the world."

When referring to past actions, "fly" changes to "flew."

Forms of "Fly"

Examples of "Fly" in Sentences

Past Tense (flew):

1. Referring to moving through the air:

• "The bird flew across the river to its nest."

• "I flew on a plane for the first time last year."

• "She flew her kite in the park on a windy day."

2. Figurative use:

• "Time flew by during the party."

• "The soccer ball flew past the goalkeeper into the net."

Past Participle (flown):

1. Referring to moving through the air:

• "The helicopter had flown over the mountains before landing."

• "We have flown to many countries on our travels."

• "Her paper airplane has flown farther than anyone else’s."

2. Figurative use:

• "Years have flown by since we last met."

• "The ideas had flown freely during the brainstorming session."

Common Mistakes with "Fly"

1. Using "flyed" instead of "flew" or "flown":

Learners sometimes incorrectly use "flyed" for the past tense or past participle. This is incorrect.

• Incorrect: "The bird flyed away."

• Correct: "The bird flew away."

• Incorrect: "She has flyed to Europe many times."

• Correct: "She has flown to Europe many times."

2. Mixing up "flew" and "flown":

• Use "flew" for simple past tense actions. Example: "I flew to London last summer."

• Use "flown" with helping verbs like "has," "had," or "have" for the past participle. Example: "I have flown on this airline before."

3. Confusing "fly" with "flee":

Since "fly" and "flee" both imply quick movement, they are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have different meanings.

• Incorrect: "The thief flew the scene after the robbery."

• Correct: "The thief fled the scene after the robbery."

("Fly" would be correct only if the subject literally moved through the air.)

Irregular verbs are used in Past Simple - have a look at this lesson to have more practice. Also remember to check other Grammar Exercises A1 for more quizzes. Other irregular verbs include Lend, Draw, Bring. 

FAQ

What is the past tense of "fly"?

The past tense of "fly" is "flew."

How do I use "flew" in a sentence?

Use "flew" to describe a flying action that happened in the past.
Example: "The airplane flew through the clouds."

What is the past participle of "fly"?

The past participle of "fly" is "flown."
Example: "He has flown to this city many times for business."

Is "flyed" correct?

No, "flyed" is not correct. Always use "flew" or "flown."

Can "fly" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "Time flew by during the exciting event," meaning time seemed to pass quickly.