Conjugation

Act out

mimer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only act changes; out stays the same: acted out, acted out.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't act out, he doesn't act out.

    1. I / you / we / they act out
    2. he / she / it acts out

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am acting out
    2. you / we / they are acting out
    3. he / she / it is acting out

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't act out.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they acted out

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to act out
    2. you / we / they are going to act out
    3. he / she / it is going to act out

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't act out.

    1. (you) act out
    2. let's act out