Irregular Verb Light: light - lit - lit
The irregular verb light does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| light | lit | lit |
How to Use It
- Present: I light.
- Past: Yesterday I lit.
- Present perfect: I have lit.
Remember
Use the past participle (lit) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: light - lit - lit.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.