范文：
The project, which had been long awaited, finally started. The team gathered in the conference room, ready to embark on a new chapter filled with challenges and opportunities. The manager, with a confident smile, announced the beginning of the project, and the room was filled with a buzz of excitement and anticipation.
常见问答知识清单：
1. What is the past tense of the verb "start"?
2. How do you form the past tense of "start"?
3. Can "start" be used in passive voice?
4. What is the difference between "start" and "begin"?
5. When should I use "start" in a sentence?
6. Can "start" be followed by a gerund?
7. How do you use "start" in a question?
8. What is the past participle of "start"?
9. Can "start" be used as a noun?
10. How do you spell "start" in the past tense?
解答：
1. The past tense of the verb "start" is "started."
2. To form the past tense of "start," you add the suffix "ed" to the base form of the verb. For example, "start" becomes "started."
3. Yes, "start" can be used in passive voice. The passive form is "was/were started."
4. "Start" and "begin" are often used interchangeably, but "start" is more common in spoken English, while "begin" is often preferred in formal writing.
5. You should use "start" in a sentence when you want to describe the action of beginning something.
6. Yes, "start" can be followed by a gerund. For example, "He started working on the project."
7. To use "start" in a question, you can simply place it at the beginning of the sentence. For example, "Did you start your homework?"
8. The past participle of "start" is also "started."
9. Yes, "start" can be used as a noun. For example, "The start of the day was very busy."
10. The past tense of "start" is spelled "started."
