Conjugation

Tear off

arracher

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only tear changes; off stays the same: tore off, torn 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 tear off, he doesn't tear off.

    1. I / you / we / they tear off
    2. he / she / it tears off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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