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In this case, "put" serves as both the past and the present tense. Some people think "put" sounds like slang and they prefer that you use "placed," but actually, "put" is a perfectly valid word. I put the book on the desk (present tense). I put the book on the desk (past tense)-- to tell the difference, all you have to do is include a word that explains when the action occurred. For example, Yesterday, I put the book on the desk.

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