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The past tense form of 'scaled' is scaled. Example: He scaled the mountain in record time. (He scaled the mountain in record time.)
Definition of “scale”
- to change the size or proportion of something
- to climb or ascend by using a ladder, stairs, or other means
- to increase or decrease in size or amount
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 | scaled |
| Past Continuous | scaling |
| Past Perfect | scaled |
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 scaled the wall effortlessly.
Example
We scaled the mountain together.
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, she was scaling the cliff.
Example
They were scaling the building when the alarm went off.
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 reached the top, they had scaled several peaks.
Example
She had scaled many walls before attempting this one.
Is scaled an irregular verb in the past?
No, "scaled" is not an irregular past tense verb.
