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The past tense form of 'draw' is drew. Example: She drew a beautiful landscape on her sketchbook. (She drew a beautiful landscape on her sketchbook.)

Definition of “draw”

to produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper, board, etc.
to attract or pull something towards oneself
to take money from a bank account

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	drew
Past Continuous	drawing
Past Perfect	drawn

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

She drew a detailed illustration for the book cover.

Example

He drew a diagram to explain the concept.

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 drawing a portrait of her friend.

Example

I wasn't drawing anything at that moment.

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 end of the art class, they had drawn several still-life compositions.

Example

She had drawn a realistic portrait before the deadline.

Is drew an irregular verb in the past?

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

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