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The past tense form of 'grab' is grabbed. Example: He grabbed the opportunity when it presented itself. (He grabbed the opportunity when it presented itself.)
Definition of “grab”
- to seize or take hold of something suddenly and forcefully
- to obtain or acquire something quickly or easily
- to attract or draw attention
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 | grabbed |
| Past Continuous | grabbing |
| Past Perfect | grabbed |
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 grabbed my hand and pulled me up.
Example
She grabbed the last piece of cake.
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
While I was walking, someone was grabbing my bag from behind.
Example
They were grabbing all the attention at the party.
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 I arrived, they had grabbed all the good seats.
Example
She had grabbed the opportunity before anyone else.
Is grabbed an irregular verb in the past?
No, "grabbed" is not an irregular past tense verb.
