Conjugation

Sort out

organiser; régler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only sort changes; out stays the same: sorted out, sorted 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 sort out, he doesn't sort out.

    1. I / you / we / they sort out
    2. he / she / it sorts out

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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