Think Past Tense

Think Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "think" means to use your mind to consider, believe, or imagine something.

 Example:

• "I think about my plans every day."

• "She thinks it's going to rain later."

When referring to past actions, "think" changes to "thought."

Forms of "Think"

Examples of "Think" in Sentences

Past Tense (thought):

• "I thought it was a good idea, but I changed my mind."

• "She thought the train would arrive on time."

• "We thought the concert started at 7 PM, but it started earlier."

Past Participle (thought):

• "They have thought of several ways to fix the issue."

• "He had thought about quitting his job before deciding to stay."

• "We have thought about moving to another city many times."

Common Mistakes with "Think"

1. Using "thinked" instead of "thought":

• Incorrect: "I thinked about my homework yesterday."

• Correct: "I thought about my homework yesterday."

2. Forgetting to use "thought" as the past participle with helping verbs:

• Incorrect: "She has think about this a lot."

• Correct: "She has thought about this a lot."

FAQ

What is the past tense of "think"?

The past tense of "think" is "thought."

How do I use "thought" in a sentence?

Use "thought" to describe an action of thinking that happened in the past.
Example: "I thought the movie was interesting."

What is the difference between "thought" and "thinking"?

• "Thought" is used for actions completed in the past: "He thought about it yesterday."

• "Thinking" is used for ongoing actions: "She is thinking about it now." Or your opinion or ideas about something, or your attitude towards it: I really needed to do some thinking.

Is "thinked" a word?

No, "thinked" is incorrect. Always use "thought" for the past tense and past participle.

Can  "think" be used for beliefs?

Yes! Example: "I thought he was a good person."