Conjugation

Call for

demander

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only call changes; for stays the same: called for, called 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 call for, he doesn't call for.

    1. I / you / we / they call for
    2. he / she / it calls for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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