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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:

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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	performed
Past Continuous	performing
Past Perfect	performed

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 performed a beautiful dance routine on stage.

Example

The band performed their new song at the concert.

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 performing in a theater production.

Example

I wasn't performing well due to illness.

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 end of the tour, they had performed in multiple cities.

Example

She had performed in several plays before landing her first major role.

Is performed an irregular verb in the past?

No, "performed" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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