Conjugation

Attempt

tenter

Regular verb.

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 attempt, he doesn't attempt.

    1. I / you / we / they attempt
    2. he / she / it attempts

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they attempted

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) attempt
    2. let's attempt