Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday. vs Sally did one hundred laps in the pool yesterday

The second phrase "Sally did one hundred laps in the pool yesterday" is correct. The first phrase contains an error with the verb form "swimmed," which should be "swam." The correct form uses the auxiliary verb "did" to form the past tense.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1589 views

Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form "swimmed" is not the correct past tense form of "swim."

The correct past tense form of "swim" is "swam."

Alternatives:

Sally swam one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

Sally did one hundred laps in the pool yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase correctly uses the auxiliary verb "did" to form the past tense.

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Sally swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday. vs Sally did one hundred laps in the pool yesterday