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The past tense form of 'partake' is partook. Example: She partook in the marathon last year. (She partook in the marathon last year.)
Definition of “partake”
- to participate or take part in something
- to consume or eat something
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 | partook |
| Past Continuous | partaking |
| Past Perfect | partaken |
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 partook in the celebration with great enthusiasm.
Example
We partook in the delicious feast.
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, they were partaking in a lively discussion.
Example
I wasn't partaking in any of the activities.
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, they had partaken in all the available opportunities.
Example
He had partaken in the festivities before leaving.
Is partook an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "partook" is an irregular past tense verb.
