to play
to play
Auxiliary: have
'play' is a regular verb (played / played); it covers games, sports, and playing musical instruments.
I play the guitar in a small band.
I play the guitar in a small band.
Indicative
Simple Present
I play the guitar in a small band.
I play the guitar in a small band.
You play chess very well.
You play chess very well.
He plays for the local football team.
He plays for the local football team.
We play cards on Friday evenings.
We play cards on Friday evenings.
You play too loudly for this hour.
You play too loudly for this hour.
They play in the park after school.
They play in the park after school.
Present Continuous
I am playing a new video game tonight.
I am playing a new video game tonight.
You are playing with fire.
You are playing with fire.
He is playing the piano in the next room.
He is playing the piano in the next room.
We are playing doubles this afternoon.
We are playing doubles this afternoon.
You are playing beautifully today.
You are playing beautifully today.
They are playing in the final right now.
They are playing in the final right now.
Simple Past
I played tennis all summer.
I played tennis all summer.
You played a wonderful solo.
You played a wonderful solo.
He played the villain in the school play.
He played the villain in the school play.
We played until it got dark.
We played until it got dark.
You played a clever trick on us.
You played a clever trick on us.
They played the match in the rain.
They played the match in the rain.
Present Perfect
I have played this piece a hundred times.
I have played this piece a hundred times.
You have played your part well.
You have played your part well.
She has played for the national team.
She has played for the national team.
We have played together for years.
We have played together for years.
You have played enough for one day.
You have played enough for one day.
They have played every stadium in the country.
They have played every stadium in the country.
Past Perfect
I had played the song before, so I knew it well.
I had played the song before, so I knew it well.
You had played against him once before.
You had played against him once before.
He had played three matches before he got injured.
He had played three matches before he got injured.
We had played the whole set by midnight.
We had played the whole set by midnight.
You had played that trick on me once already.
You had played that trick on me once already.
They had played together long before the tour.
They had played together long before the tour.
Future with will
Future
I will play the first song for you.
I will play the first song for you.
You will play in goal on Saturday.
You will play in goal on Saturday.
She will play at the concert hall next month.
She will play at the concert hall next month.
We will play a friendly match next week.
We will play a friendly match next week.
You will play the second half.
You will play the second half.
They will play the champions in the final.
They will play the champions in the final.
Conditional
Present Conditional
I would play more often if I had the time.
I would play more often if I had the time.
You would play better after some rest.
You would play better after some rest.
He would play for free just for the joy of it.
He would play for free just for the joy of it.
We would play outside if it stopped raining.
We would play outside if it stopped raining.
You would play in the league with a bit more practice.
You would play in the league with a bit more practice.
They would play all night if we let them.
They would play all night if we let them.
Perfect Conditional
I would have played, but I hurt my wrist.
I would have played, but I hurt my wrist.
You would have played a great game.
You would have played a great game.
She would have played the lead if she had auditioned.
She would have played the lead if she had auditioned.
We would have played longer, but the lights went out.
We would have played longer, but the lights went out.
You would have played better with more sleep.
You would have played better with more sleep.
They would have played the final if they had won.
They would have played the final if they had won.
Imperative
Imperative
Play something cheerful for us.
Play something cheerful for us.
Play fair and respect the rules.
Play fair and respect the rules.
