What is the second form (simple past) of the verb “slay”?

Correct answer: Slew. “Slay” is irregular: slay – slew – slain.

• Slayed: “Slayed” is used only in some informal senses (for example, “she slayed the performance”).
• Slat: “Slat” is not a form of slay.
• Slays: “Slays” is the third-person present form.