Past Tense:
* Simple Past: The lightning struck the tree, causing it to split in two.
* Past Perfect: The clock had struck midnight when the party finally ended.
* Past Continuous: The artist was struck by a sudden wave of inspiration.
Present Tense:
* Simple Present: The clock strikes the hour every fifteen minutes.
* Present Perfect: The agreement has struck a balance between the two sides.
Other forms:
* Past Participle: The house was struck by a tornado.
* Present Participle (Gerund): The striking contrast between the two paintings was undeniable.
Figurative Language:
* Metaphor: His words struck a chord with the audience.
* Idiom: He was struck dumb by the news.
Other Uses:
* Action: The hammer struck the nail with a resounding clang.
* Feeling: A sudden fear struck her heart.
* Appearance: The woman was struck by her beauty.
Important note: The word "struck" can sometimes be confused with "stricken". "Stricken" means affected by something negative, like illness or sadness.