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Brought to light: why "has brung" misses the mark

Lloyd Cooper 30/09/2024, 22:54
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Has brung or has brought. What's correct?

Grammatical error involving the past participle form of an irregular verb.

Why do people make this mistake?

People often incorrectly apply regular verb conjugation rules or misunderstand irregular patterns due to similarities with other verbs.

What is correct?

The correct past participle form of the verb "bring" is "brought".

Examples of correct usage

  • She has brought her friend to the party.
  • They have brought snacks for everyone.
  • He has brought his homework to school.