Conjugation

Tag along

se joindre à quelqu'un

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: along

    Only tag changes; along stays the same: tagged along, tagged along.

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 tag along, he doesn't tag along.

    1. I / you / we / they tag along
    2. he / she / it tags along

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they tagged along

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tag along
    2. let's tag along