Conjugation

Ramble on

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only ramble changes; on stays the same: rambled on, rambled on.

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 ramble on, he doesn't ramble on.

    1. I / you / we / they ramble on
    2. he / she / it rambles on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they rambled on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) ramble on
    2. let's ramble on