sprung vs spring

[Angelika]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #264 "Irregular Verbs Test (12)", question 7

The little frog ......... from the pond at once. He scared us all at first.

(a) spring
(b) sprung
(c) springing

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #264 "Irregular Verbs Test (12)", answer 7

The little frog sprung from the pond at once. He scared us all at first.

Correct answer: (b) sprung

Your answer was: incorrect
The little frog spring from the pond at once. He scared us all at first.
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why sprung?

Angelika

[Pamela]

Hi Angelika,

The action took place in the past, that's why we need a past form of the verb 'to spring'.