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The past tense form of 'expose' is exposed. Example: He exposed the truth about the company's unethical practices. (He exposed the truth about the company's unethical practices.)
Definition of “expose”
- to make something visible or known
- to subject someone to a situation or experience
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 | exposed |
| Past Continuous | exposing |
| Past Perfect | exposed |
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
The journalist exposed the scandal.
Example
We exposed the flaws in the system.
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
They were exposing the truth to the public.
Example
She wasn't exposing herself to any risks.
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 that time, he had exposed all the lies.
Example
She had exposed her vulnerabilities to him.
Is exposed an irregular verb in the past?
No, "exposed" is not an irregular past tense verb.
