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The past tense form of 'catnap' is catnapped. Example: The mischievous kids catnapped their neighbor's pet cat. (The mischievous kids catnapped their neighbor's pet cat.)

Definition of “catnap”

to kidnap or steal a cat
to take a nap with a cat

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	catnapped
Past Continuous	catnapping
Past Perfect	catnapped

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

They catnapped the stray cat from the park.

Example

He catnapped his friend's cat as a prank.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was catnapping with her cat.

Example

They were catnapping together on the couch.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they were caught, they had catnapped several cats.

Example

She had catnapped her neighbor's cat multiple times.

Is catnapped an irregular verb in the past?

No, "catnapped" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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