Conjugation

Ask for

demander

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only ask changes; for stays the same: asked for, asked for.

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 ask for, he doesn't ask for.

    1. I / you / we / they ask for
    2. he / she / it asks for

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am asking for
    2. you / we / they are asking for
    3. he / she / it is asking for

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they asked for

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) ask for
    2. let's ask for