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The past tense form of 'present' is presented. Example: He presented his research findings at the conference last week. (He presented his research findings at the conference last week.)

Definition of “present”

to show or offer something for others to consider or examine
to give a formal talk or lecture
to introduce or bring forward someone or 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	presented
Past Continuous	presenting
Past Perfect	presented

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 presented his findings to the audience.

Example

She presented her artwork at the gallery.

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, he was presenting his research to the panel.

Example

I wasn't presenting my ideas effectively.

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, she had presented her proposal.

Example

He had presented his case before the judge.

Is presented an irregular verb in the past?

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

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