Now, when it comes to this particular verb, things can get a little tricky. You see, "practise" can have two different meanings: one as a noun meaning the act of practice, and the other as a verb meaning to engage in practice. And each of these meanings has its own past tense form.
If we're talking about the noun form of "practise"--as in, "I need more practice"--then the past tense is simply "practiced." So, you might say, "Yesterday, I practiced my guitar skills for hours."
But if we're talking about the verb form of "practise"--as in, "I need to practise more"--then the past tense would be "practised." For example, "Last week, she practised her public speaking skills before the big presentation."
It's important to note that this distinction between "practiced" and "practised" is mainly observed in British English. In American English, the spelling "practiced" is used for both the noun and verb forms.
Language can be a bit like a puzzle at times, with its own set of rules to navigate. But fear not, with a little practice (see what I did there?), you'll soon master these nuances and be able to use the past tense of "practise" with confidence! 😉️
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