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The past tense form of 'perform' is performed. Example: She performed exceptionally well in the concert last night. (She performed exceptionally well in the concert last night.)
Definition of “perform”
- to carry out or execute a task, action, or activity
- to entertain an audience through artistic or musical presentation
- to function or operate in a particular way
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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 | performed |
| Past Continuous | performing |
| Past Perfect | performed |
Example
She performed a beautiful dance routine on stage.
Example
The band performed their new song at the concert.
Example
At that time, she was performing in a theater production.
Example
I wasn't performing well due to illness.
Example
By the end of the tour, they had performed in multiple cities.
Example
She had performed in several plays before landing her first major role.