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Term: Past Participles

Definition:

A) The Past Participle is used for all perfect forms of the verb:

eg: I have taken

eg: I had taken

eg: I will have taken

eg: I would have taken

B) The Past Participle is used in the Passive with the verb 'To Be' in most aspects and tenses.

NOTE:

The Past Participle may also be used as an adjective.

See Also: Present Participle

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