Conjugation

Point to

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: to

    Only point changes; to stays the same: pointed to, pointed to.

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 point to, he doesn't point to.

    1. I / you / we / they point to
    2. he / she / it points to

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they pointed to

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) point to
    2. let's point to