Conjugation

Cross off

barrer

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only cross changes; off stays the same: crossed off, crossed off.

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 cross off, he doesn't cross off.

    1. I / you / we / they cross off
    2. he / she / it crosses off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they crossed off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) cross off
    2. let's cross off