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The past tense form of 'grinning' is grinned. Example: He grinned when he heard the joke. (He grinned when he heard the joke.)
Definition of “grin”
- to smile widely, typically showing one's teeth
- to express amusement, satisfaction, or embarrassment in a wide smile
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 | grinned |
| Past Continuous | grinning |
| Past Perfect | grinned |
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 grinned at the funny movie.
Example
We grinned at each other.
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
She was grinning throughout the entire performance.
Example
They were grinning uncontrollably at the surprise.
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, he had grinned at least ten times.
Example
They had grinned before the photo was taken.
Is grinned an irregular verb in the past?
No, "grinned" is not an irregular past tense verb.
