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The past tense form of 'jump' is jumped. Example: She jumped over the fence to escape from the dog. (She jumped over the fence to escape from the dog.)
Definition of “jump”
- to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
- to move suddenly and quickly
- to make a sudden involuntary movement in surprise or alarm
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 | jumped |
| Past Continuous | jumping |
| Past Perfect | jumped |
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 jumped over the puddle.
Example
I jumped off the cliff into the water.
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 moment, he was jumping up and down with excitement.
Example
They were jumping for joy when they heard the good news.
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 she arrived, he had jumped over the hurdle.
Example
They had jumped from one rock to another in the hiking trail.
Is jumped an irregular verb in the past?
No, "jumped" is not an irregular past tense verb.
