Irregular Verb Give: give - gave - given
The irregular verb give does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| give | gave | given |
How to Use It
- Present: I give.
- Past: Yesterday I gave.
- Present perfect: I have given.
Remember
Use the past participle (given) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: give - gave - given.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.