Past Participle

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PAST PARTICIPLE

The past participle refers to the past tense of a

verb that uses a helping verb.

Helping verbs used with the past participle are

was, were, has, have and had.

Tommy has cleaned the house.

The past participle is formed with: has

and cleaned.

They were rushed to the stadium for the game.

The past participle is formed with: were and rushed

He was caught last night.

The past participle is formed with: was and caught