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The past tense form of 'recite' is recited. Example: She recited a beautiful poem at the talent show. (She recited a beautiful poem at the talent show.)

Definition of “recite”

to repeat aloud or declaim (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience
to repeat or say aloud (something learned or prepared)

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	recited
Past Continuous	reciting
Past Perfect	recited

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 recited a heartfelt speech during the ceremony.

Example

I recited the poem I had memorized.

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 reciting a famous monologue.

Example

I wasn't reciting the lines correctly.

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 competition, he had recited all the required poems.

Example

She had recited the entire script by the time of the performance.

Is recited an irregular verb in the past?

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

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