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