What is the correct form: "I went ice skating" or "I ice skated"?
When describing an activity that involves a form of transportation or movement that uses a specific device, the correct form is to use the past tense of the verb "go" followed by the present participle of the verb that describes the activity. For example, we say "I went running" or "I went swimming."
Applying this rule to ice skating, the correct form is "I went ice skating." The present participle of "ice skate" is "ice skating," and "went" is the past tense of "go."
Incorrect: I ice skated (implies that you are currently ice skating)
Correct: I went ice skating (implies that you have finished ice skating)
Related questions and answers
- Is there a difference between "I went ice skating" and "I skated"? Yes, "I went ice skating" indicates a completed action, while "I skated" can refer to an ongoing or habitual action.
- When should I use "I went ice skating"? Use "I went ice skating" to describe a specific instance of ice skating that has been completed.
- What is the present participle of "ice skate"? The present participle of "ice skate" is "ice skating."
- What is the past tense of "go"? The past tense of "go" is "went."
- Is "ice skating" a gerund or an infinitive? "Ice skating" is a gerund, as it is a noun formed from a verb.
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