Updated on February 12, 2025
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Draw Past Tense

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

Draw Past Forms - Exercises

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

Meaning

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."

Illustration of Draw Past Tense

Forms of "Draw"

Tense

Form

Example Sentence

Present

draw

"I draw a picture of my family every weekend."

Past

drew

"Yesterday, I drew a beautiful sunset."

Past Participle

drawn

"She has drawn many sketches for her portfolio."

Present Participle

drawing

"He is drawing a map for the treasure hunt."


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.

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