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The past tense form of 'erasing' is erased. Example: She erased the whiteboard after the meeting. (She erased the whiteboard after the meeting.)
Definition of “erase”
- to remove or eliminate something by rubbing or wiping
- to delete or remove information or data
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 | erased |
| Past Continuous | erasing |
| Past Perfect | erased |
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 erased all the pencil marks on the paper.
Example
I erased the incorrect answer.
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 erasing the whiteboard.
Example
I wasn't erasing the text properly.
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 day, he had erased all the unnecessary files.
Example
She had erased all the evidence before anyone could find it.
Is erased an irregular verb in the past?
No, "erased" is not an irregular past tense verb.
