Conjugation

Rake

ratisser

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 rake, he doesn't rake.

    1. I / you / we / they rake
    2. he / she / it rakes

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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