Draw Past Tense

Draw Past Forms - Exercises

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

The verb "draw" means 1. to create a picture or diagram using a pencil, pen, or other tools, or 2. to pull something in a particular direction.

Example:

• "I draw pictures of animals in my notebook."

• "She draws the curtains every evening."

When referring to past actions, "draw" changes to "drew."

Forms of "Draw"

Examples of "Draw" in Sentences

Past Tense (drew):

• "She drew a portrait of her dog in art class."

• "I drew the curtains to let in more sunlight."

• "I drew a sketch of the mountains during my trip."

Past Participle (drawn):

• "We have drawn attention to this issue for months."

• "The children have drawn colourful murals on the walls."

• "A detailed map was drawn for the hiking trail."

Common Mistakes with "Draw"

1. Using "drawed" instead of "drew":

One frequent mistake is using "drawed" as the past tense of "draw." This is incorrect. The correct form is "drew."

• Incorrect: "She drawed a picture."

• Correct: "She drew a picture."

• Incorrect: "They drawed a treasure map."

• Correct: "They drew a treasure map."

2. Forgetting to use "drawn" as the past participle:

Another mistake is using the base form "draw" or the incorrect "drawed" instead of the correct past participle "drawn" when forming sentences with helping verbs like "has" or "had."

• Incorrect: "She has draw a beautiful landscape."

• Correct: "She has drawn a beautiful landscape."

• Incorrect: "The design had drawed much attention."

• Correct: "The design had drawn much attention."

FAQ

What is the past tense of "draw"?

The past tense of "draw" is "drew."

How do I use "drew" in a sentence?

Use "drew" to describe an action of drawing that happened in the past.
Example: "He drew a map for the school project."

What is the past participle of "draw"?

The past participle of "draw" is "drawn."
Example: "The sketch had been drawn with great precision."

Is "drawed" a word?

No, "drawed" is incorrect. Always use "drew" for the past tense and "drawn" for the past participle.

Can "draw" be used figuratively?

Yes! Example: "The movie drew a large audience," meaning it attracted a lot of people.