范文：
Seeking the Truth
In the pursuit of knowledge, seeking the truth has always been a fundamental human endeavor. The past tense of the verb "seek" is "sought," and this past participle is often used to describe actions completed in the past. Here is an example sentence using the past tense of "seek":
"Last year, I sought the truth about the ancient civilization, which led me to explore numerous historical sites and ancient texts."
常见问答知识清单：
1. What is the past tense of the verb "seek"?
2. How do you form the past tense of "seek"?
3. Can "sought" be used as a verb or only as an adjective?
4. What is the past participle of "seek"?
5. How is "sought" pronounced?
6. Can you give an example of a sentence using "sought"?
7. What is the difference between "seek" and "search"?
8. Is "sought" used in British English or American English?
9. Can "sought" be used in passive voice?
10. Are there any synonyms for "sought"?
详细解答：
1. The past tense of the verb "seek" is "sought."
2. To form the past tense of "seek," you add "ed" to the base form, resulting in "sought."
3. "Sought" is primarily used as a past participle and can also be used as an adjective when describing a noun, such as "the soughtafter book."
4. The past participle of "seek" is "sought."
5. "Sought" is pronounced as /sɔːt/ in British English and /soʊt/ in American English.
6. Example sentence: "The historians had sought the truth in every corner of the library."
7. "Seek" generally implies a more active search for something, often with the intention of finding it. "Search" can be more general, involving a thorough look for something, not necessarily with the intent to find it.
8. "Sought" is used in both British and American English, though the pronunciation may vary.
9. Yes, "sought" can be used in passive voice. Example: "The evidence was sought by the police."
10. Synonyms for "sought" include "searched for," "pursued," "looked for," and "inquired after."
