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The past tense form of 'stating' is stated. Example: He stated his opinion during the meeting. (He stated his opinion during the meeting.)
Definition of “state”
- to express or declare something clearly and explicitly
- to make a statement or assertion
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 | stated |
| Past Continuous | stating |
| Past Perfect | stated |
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 stated his case in court.
Example
She stated her preferences for the project.
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 stating his concerns about the proposal.
Example
She wasn't stating her true feelings.
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 meeting, he had stated all his arguments.
Example
She had stated her position multiple times.
Is stated an irregular verb in the past?
No, "stated" is not an irregular past tense verb.
