Ski Past Tense

The past tense of "ski" is "skied".

Ski Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "ski" means to glide on snow using skis, often as a sport or recreational activity.

Example:

"I ski on the slopes every winter."
"She skis down the mountain with great speed."

When referring to past actions, "ski" changes to "skied."

Forms of "Ski"

Tense	Form	Example Sentence
Present	ski	"They ski together on holidays."
Past	skied	"Last year, we skied in the Alps."
Past Participle	skied	"He has skied on some of the toughest slopes in the world."
Present Participle	skiing	"She is skiing with her friends this weekend."

Examples of "Ski" in Sentences

Past Tense (skied):

"We skied all day and then warmed up by the fire."
"She skied down the steep hill without fear."
"He skied faster than anyone else in the competition."

Past Participle (skied):

"I have skied in many different countries."
"They had skied together before joining the club."
"She has skied this trail several times and knows it well."

Common Mistakes with "Ski"

1. Using "ski" instead of "skied" for past actions:

Learners sometimes forget to change the form to "skied" when talking about past events.

Incorrect: "I ski down the hill yesterday."
Correct: "I skied down the hill yesterday."

2. Spelling Errors with "Skied" and "Skiing":

Since "ski" ends with a vowel, adding suffixes like -ed or -ing can cause spelling confusion.

Incorrect: "She skieed down the slope gracefully."
Correct: "She skied down the slope gracefully."
Incorrect: "They are skiinng in the Alps this week."
Correct: "They are skiing in the Alps this week."

3. Confusing "ski" with similar activities:

Learners might confuse "ski" with related winter sports like snowboarding or sledding.

Incorrect: "I skied down the hill on a snowboard."
Correct: "I snowboarded down the hill."

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 "ski"?

The past tense of "ski" is "skied."

How do I use "skied" in a sentence?

Use "skied" to describe skiing that occurred in the past.
Example: "We skied all afternoon before it got too cold."

What is the past participle of "ski"?

The past participle of "ski" is also "skied."
Example: "He has skied this mountain several times."

Is "skiing" a correct word?

Yes, "skiing" is the present participle and is used for ongoing actions or as a noun.
Example: "She enjoys skiing during the winter."

Can "ski" be used figuratively?

Not usually, but it might be used creatively to describe moving quickly or smoothly, similar to gliding.