It's Grammar Thursday! Today I'll be explaining the difference between "hanged" and "hung." A lot of people know this rule, but a surprising amount don't. Including my history teacher. U.S. history. Generally that involves a lot of people being hanged. Um . . . Salem Witch Trials?
So, the rule is:
Hanged is the killing one.
Example: "Martha, did you hear? Mark was hanged yesterday for murdering his baby koala!"
Hung is used for everything else.
Example: Yesterday after work, Isabelle dejectedly hung her jacket on the hook. She had been fired.
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