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The past tense form of 'tend' is tended. Example: He tended to be shy when he was younger. (He tended to be shy when he was younger.)
Definition of “tend”
- to have a tendency or inclination
- to be likely or inclined to do 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 | tended |
| Past Continuous | tending |
| Past Perfect | tended |
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 tended to avoid social gatherings.
Example
She tended to overthink things.
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, they were tending to prioritize work over personal life.
Example
I wasn't tending to pay attention to details.
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 she realized it, she had tended to neglect her health.
Example
He had tended to underestimate his own abilities.
Is tended an irregular verb in the past?
No, "tended" is not an irregular past tense verb.
