Past Tense of “sit”
The past simple of “sit” is “sat” and the past participle is “sat”. Below are the pronunciation, three example sentences, the mistake learners make most often, and a short drill to check yourself.
Forms of “sit”
sit – sat – sat
be in a seated position
- Base form
- sit/sɪt/
- Past simple
- sat/sæt/
- Past participle
- sat/sæt/
- -ing form
- sitting
- He / she / it
- sits
Pronunciation (US)
Quick practice
5 questions. Type the missing form.
Example sentences
Three everyday sentences that show how the forms are used.
Past simple
We sat in the front row.
Past participle
I have sat at this desk all day.
Past simple
She sat down and opened her laptop.
The most common mistake
Wrong
He sitted next to the window.
Correct
He sat next to the window.
“Sit” is irregular: sit – sat – sat.
Verbs with the same pattern
Past = participle. Learn these together.