ringed vs. rang

[Ringy]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #98 "The Parliamentary Candidate (1)", question 9

On a Friday morning at the beginning of the campaign, the phone ......... in the Orpingtons' house at 6.30 in the morning.

(a) ringed
(b) rung
(c) rang
(d) wrung

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #98 "The Parliamentary Candidate (1)", answer 9

On a Friday morning at the beginning of the campaign, the phone rang in the Orpingtons' house at 6.30 in the morning.

Correct answer: (c) rang
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what is ringed instead rang

[Mister Micawber]

'Ringed' is the past form of a rather specialized regular verb meaning 'put identification rings on the legs of wild birds'.

Birds are either ringed at the nest, or after being trapped in fine mist nets, Heligoland traps, drag nets, cannon nets, or by other methods.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's