Smile Past Tense

Smile Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "smile" means to express happiness or pleasure by curving your lips upward. It can also indicate friendliness or approval.

Example:

• "I smile at my friends when I see them."

• "She smiles every time she hears her favorite song."

When referring to past actions, "smile" changes to "smiled."

Forms of "Smile"

Examples of "Smile" in Sentences

Past Tense (smiled):

1. "She smiled at the stranger who held the door for her."

2. "They smiled when they heard the surprise announcement."

3. "I smiled as I remembered the good times we shared."

Past Participle (smiled):

1. "He has smiled more often since starting his new job."

2. "The children had smiled for the camera before running off to play."

3. "She has always smiled whenever she talks about her family."

Common Mistakes with "Smile"

1. Using "smile" instead of "smiled" for past actions:

Learners may forget to change "smile" to "smiled" when talking about past events.

• Incorrect: "Yesterday, he smile at me as he passed by."

• Correct: "Yesterday, he smiled at me as he passed by."

• Incorrect: "She smile when she heard the good news."

• Correct: "She smiled when she heard the good news."

2. Forgetting the correct spelling of "smiling":

The present participle "smiling" may be misspelled when adding "-ing" to "smile."

• Incorrect: "He is smileing for the group photo."

• Correct: "He is smiling for the group photo."

• Incorrect: "They are smilling because they are happy."

• Correct: "They are smiling because they are happy."

3. Overusing "smile" instead of "laugh" or "grin":

Learners sometimes use "smile" where verbs like "laugh" (for bigger expressions of joy) or "grin" (for broader smiles) are more appropriate.

• Incorrect: "Everyone smiled at the hilarious joke."

• Correct: "Everyone laughed at the hilarious joke."

• Incorrect: "He smiled from ear to ear when he heard the news."

• Correct: "He grinned from ear to ear when he heard the news."

4. Overlooking figurative uses of "smile":

"Smile" can also be used figuratively, meaning something positive or fortunate happening. Learners may miss these uses.

• Correct: "Luck smiled upon them during their journey." (figurative use for good fortune)

• Correct: "The future smiled at her as she embraced new opportunities." (figurative use for positivity)

 Try other Grammar Exercise A1 to have a good practice of Past Simple and other topics.

FAQ

What is the past tense of "smile"?

The past tense of "smile" is "smiled."

How do I use "smiled" in a sentence?

Use "smiled" to describe a smiling action that happened in the past.
Example: "She smiled at the kind gesture."

What is the past participle of "smile"?

The past participle of "smile" is also "smiled."
Example: "He has smiled every time he talks about his vacation."

Is "smileing" correct?

No, "smileing" is not correct. The proper spelling is "smiling."

Can "smile" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "The sun smiled down on us," meaning the sun shone warmly or pleasantly.