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The past tense form of 'input' is inputted. Example: She inputted all the data into the spreadsheet. (She inputted all the data into the spreadsheet.)
Definition of “input”
- to enter or input data or information into a computer or system
- to provide or submit something as input
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 | inputted |
| Past Continuous | inputting |
| Past Perfect | inputted |
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 inputted the data into the system.
Example
I inputted the information into the form.
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 inputting the data into the computer.
Example
I wasn't inputting any information 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 time he finished, he had inputted all the data.
Example
She had inputted the information before the deadline.
Is inputted an irregular verb in the past?
No, "inputted" is not an irregular past tense verb.
