Conjugation

Protest

protester

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 protest, he doesn't protest.

    1. I / you / we / they protest
    2. he / she / it protests

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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