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The past tense form of 'ponder' is pondered. Example: He pondered the meaning of life for hours. (He pondered the meaning of life for hours.)
Definition of “ponder”
- to think about something carefully and for a long time
- to consider or reflect on 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 | pondered |
| Past Continuous | pondering |
| Past Perfect | pondered |
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
He pondered the question deeply.
Example
She pondered her options before choosing.
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 pondering the meaning of the poem.
Example
She wasn't pondering the consequences of her actions.
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 they arrived, he had pondered the situation thoroughly.
Example
She had pondered the decision before making it.
Is pondered an irregular verb in the past?
No, "pondered" is not an irregular past tense verb.
