Conjugation

Tape off

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only tape changes; off stays the same: taped off, taped off.

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 tape off, he doesn't tape off.

    1. I / you / we / they tape off
    2. he / she / it tapes off

  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am taping off
    2. you / we / they are taping off
    3. he / she / it is taping off

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they taped off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tape off
    2. let's tape off