Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Shoot: shoot - shot - shot

Published July 17, 2025 · 4 views

The irregular verb shoot does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
shootshotshot

How to Use It

  • Present: I shoot.
  • Past: Yesterday I shot.
  • Present perfect: I have shot.

Remember

Use the past participle (shot) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: shoot - shot - shot.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.