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Conjugation of "Assist" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

A1 Regular

"Assist" is a regular English verb. This page lists every conjugated form of "assist" — past, present, future, and all perfect/continuous tenses — with example sentences and grammar notes useful for ESL students, writers, and language teachers.

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All 12 Tenses of "Assist"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "assist" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense Example (I) Quick rule
Simple Present I assist Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past I assisted Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future I will assist Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous I am assisting Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous I was assisting Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous I will be assisting Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect I have assisted Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect I had assisted Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect I will have assisted Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous I have been assisting Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous I had been assisting Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous I will have been assisting Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Assist" — Assisted

The past simple of "assist" is "assisted" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

Past Participle of "Assist" — Assisted

The past participle of "assist" is "assisted" — the same form as the past simple, since "assist" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have assisted") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was assisted").

Is "Assist" Regular or Irregular?

"Assist" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "assisted". The 3rd-person singular present is "assists" and the gerund/present participle is "assisting".

Conjugation pattern: regular: add -ed for past simple and past participle

Common Mistakes with "Assist"

  • Wrong: She assist often.
    Correct: She assists often.
    Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Conjugation Tables for "Assist"

Negative Forms

  • Simple present: I do not assist · He does not assist
  • Simple past: I did not assist · She did not assist
  • Present perfect: I have not assisted · He has not assisted

Question Forms

  • Simple present: Do you assist? · Does he assist?
  • Simple past: Did you assist?
  • Present perfect: Have you assisted?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

  • Simple present passive: It is assisted
  • Simple past passive: It was assisted
  • Present perfect passive: It has been assisted

Frequently Asked Questions About "Assist"

Is "assist" regular or irregular?
"assist" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "assisted".
What is the past tense of "assist"?
The simple past of "assist" is "assisted".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "assist"?
Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I assist every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am assisting right now."

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