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When to use wrote or written?

Here's a breakdown of when to use "wrote" and "written":

"Wrote"

* Past Tense: Used to describe an action that happened in the past.

* Example: "She wrote a letter to her grandmother."

"Written"

* Past Participle: Used in conjunction with "have," "has," or "had" to form the perfect tenses.

* Example: "The book has been written by a famous author."

* Adjective: Describes something that has been created or produced.

* Example: "This is a written contract."

Here's a simple way to remember:

* Action: "Wrote" is for actions in the past.

* State: "Written" is for a state of being (something has been created).

Examples:

* Wrote: "I wrote a poem yesterday."

* Written: "The report was written by the team."

* Written: "I have written three novels."

Key Takeaway: "Wrote" is an action verb, while "written" is a past participle (used to form tenses) or an adjective.

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