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The past tense form of 'deal' is dealt. Example: He dealt with the difficult situation calmly. (He dealt with the difficult situation calmly.)
Definition of “deal”
- to handle or manage a situation
- to distribute or give out something, especially cards in a game
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 | dealt |
| Past Continuous | dealing |
| Past Perfect | dealt |
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
He dealt with the problem effectively.
Example
She dealt with the challenges that came her way.
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, they were dealing with a lot of pressure.
Example
I wasn't dealing with the situation very well.
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 she left the company, she had dealt with numerous challenges.
Example
He had dealt with similar situations in the past.
Is dealt an irregular verb in the past?
No, "dealt" is not an irregular past tense verb.
