Conjugation

Pat

tapoter

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The t doubles before -ed and -ing: patted, patting.

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 pat, he doesn't pat.

    1. I / you / we / they pat
    2. he / she / it pats

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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