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The past tense form of 'prop' is propped. Example: He propped the ladder against the wall. (He propped the ladder against the wall.)
Definition of “prop”
- to support or hold something up by placing it against or on something else
- to position or lean something against a surface for support
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 | propped |
| Past Continuous | propping |
| Past Perfect | propped |
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 propped the bookshelf against the wall.
Example
She propped her bike against the fence.
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
They were propping up the tent with sticks.
Example
I wasn't propping the ladder securely.
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 propped all the chairs in place.
Example
She had propped the sign up before the event started.
Is propped an irregular verb in the past?
No, "propped" is not an irregular past tense verb.
