Conjugation

Rule out

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only rule changes; out stays the same: ruled out, ruled out.

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 rule out, he doesn't rule out.

    1. I / you / we / they rule out
    2. he / she / it rules out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they ruled out

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) rule out
    2. let's rule out