Conjugation

Read forward

lire dans l’ordre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: forward

    Only read changes; forward stays the same: read forward, read forward.

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 read forward, he doesn't read forward.

    1. I / you / we / they read forward
    2. he / she / it reads forward

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they read forward

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) read forward
    2. let's read forward