Drag Past Tense

Drag Past Forms - Exercises

These exercises test different forms of the verb DRAG and IRREGULAR VERBS

The verb "drag" means to pull something or someone along the ground or another surface, often with effort.

Example:

• "I drag my bag to school every day."

• "She drags the chair across the room when she cleans."

When referring to past actions, "drag" changes to "dragged."

Forms of "Drag"

Examples of "Drag" in Sentences

Past Tense (dragged):

1. "I dragged the chair to the other side of the room."

2. "She dragged her suitcase up the stairs because the elevator was broken."

3. "We dragged the heavy box to the car together."

Past Participle (dragged):

1. "He has dragged this argument on for too long."

2. "The bags had been dragged through the mud before we arrived."

3. "They have dragged the sofa into the living room already."

Common Mistakes with "Drag"

1. Using "drug" instead of "dragged":

In some regional dialects, people incorrectly use "drug" as the past tense of drag. However, in standard English, this is incorrect.

2. Forgetting the past participle form with helping verbs:

FAQ

What is the past tense of "drag"?

The past tense of "drag" is "dragged."

How do I use "dragged" in a sentence?

Use "dragged" to describe an action of dragging that happened in the past.
Example: "I dragged my chair closer to the table."

Is "drug" correct as the past tense of "drag"?

No, "drug" is not correct in standard English. Always use "dragged."

What is the past participle of "drag"?

The past participle of "drag" is also "dragged."
Example: "The children had dragged their toys all over the yard."

Can "dragged" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "The conversation dragged on for hours," meaning it continued for a long time in a slow or boring way.