English conjugation practice
Tell
Tell conjugations in all tenses
Present Simple
I always tell my younger brother a bedtime story before he sleeps.
You tell very funny jokes when we are having dinner together, John.
He tells his manager about the project status every single Monday morning.
We tell our parents everything because we trust them completely with secrets.
They tell beautiful historic stories about their village to the tourists visiting.
Present Continuous
Right now, I am telling the police everything about the traffic accident.
You are telling a lie because your face is turning very red now.
He is telling a funny story to his friends at the moment.
We are telling our team members to focus on the project deadline this week.
They are telling the manager about the technical issues with the new machine.
Present Perfect
I have told you three times already to close the kitchen window.
You have told a beautiful story that made everyone in the room smile.
He has told his boss that he will be late tomorrow morning.
We have told our landlord that we are moving out next month early.
They have used their phones and have told everyone about the big party tonight.
Present Perfect Continuous
I have been telling him to fix that leaking pipe since last Monday.
You have been telling the same story all evening, please stop repeating it.
He has been telling his friends about his holiday trip to Paris recently.
We have been telling our children to study hard for their exams lately.
They has been telling rumors about the company's financial problems since yesterday.
Past Simple
Yesterday, I told my father about my excellent exam results at school.
You told me a secret last night and I promised to keep it.
He told a lie to his teacher yesterday morning during the math lesson.
We told our friends that we were planning a big party last weekend.
They told the truth to the police after the car accident yesterday afternoon.
Past Continuous
At ten o'clock yesterday morning, I was telling a story to the children.
While you were telling the joke, the teacher walked into the classroom suddenly.
He was telling his boss about the error when the phone line disconnected.
We were telling our friends goodbye when the train started to move away.
They were telling everyone about their holiday plans during the dinner party yesterday.
Past Perfect
Before you asked me, I had told him the news already.
You had told your parents about the test before they saw results today.
He had told a lie before he realized the consequences of his actions.
We had told the manager about the problem before the machine broke down.
They had told their friends the secret before we arrived at the party.
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been telling them to clean up for an hour when they started.
You had been telling lies for weeks before everyone found out the truth.
He had been telling the story for minutes when he forgot the ending yesterday.
We had been telling him to slow down before the car hit a rock.
Before they were interrupted, they had been telling funny stories for an hour.
Future Simple (will)
Tomorrow morning, I will tell the manager about your excellent idea.
If you ask her, she will tell you the way to the library.
He will tell the truth when the judges ask him a question tomorrow.
We will tell our opinions during the meeting next Friday afternoon early.
They will tell you their decision after they read your contract carefully.
Future Prospective (be going to)
Tomorrow evening, I am going to tell my parents about my graduation plans.
You are going to tell a wonderful story to the children tonight, I know.
He is going to tell his boss that he needs a day off next week.
We are going to tell the truth to our teacher during the lesson today.
Listen carefully because they are going to tell us the exciting news.
Future Continuous
This time tomorrow, I will be telling my presentation to the manager at office.
You will be telling a story to the kids while I am cooking dinner.
He will be telling his side of the story when the court begins tomorrow.
We will be telling our farewells when the airplane departs late tonight from airport.
They will be telling jokes on the stage during the talent show this evening.
Future Perfect
By tonight, I will have told the whole story to my family.
By the time we arrive, you will have told him the secret already.
He will have told his manager about the problem before the office closes today.
We will have told our decision to the landlord before the weekend begins tomorrow.
They will have told their friends the news before we see them tonight anyway.
Future Perfect Continuous
By next month, I will have been telling this legend for ten years.
You will have been telling the truth for an hour by five o'clock.
He will have been telling stories to children for a decade by this winter.
We will have been telling them to stop for a week by tomorrow night.
By midnight, they will have been telling ghost stories by the campfire for four hours.
Present Simple Negative
I do not tell my secrets to people that I do not trust.
You do not tell me anything about your university classes anymore, why is that?
He does not tell many jokes because he is a very serious student.
We do not tell rude stories to young children in this classroom environment.
They are very quiet and they do not tell secrets to anyone.
Present Simple Question
Do I tell the truth or should I keep the surprise secret today?
Do you tell your mother that you love her every single day, John?
Does he tell his friends about his high grades on the math tests?
Do we tell our guide that we are too tired to continue walking?
Do they tell funny jokes when they are having a backyard barbecue party?
Past Simple Negative
I did not tell your brother about the broken window, I kept quiet.
You did not tell the truth to the police after the car accident.
He did not tell his boss that he was feeling sick this morning.
We did not tell our friends about the change in the schedule yesterday.
They did not tell anyone that they were getting married last Saturday evening.
Past Simple Question
Did I tell you that my cousin is coming to visit us today?
Did you tell your father about the broken glass on the kitchen floor?
Did he tell a funny story during the dinner party last Saturday night?
Did we tell the manager about the technical issue with our computer yesterday?
Did they tell you why they were late for the school meeting yesterday?