to read
to read
Spelled the same in every form, but the past tense 'read' is pronounced /rɛd/.
I read a book every week.
I read a book every week.
Indicative
Present Simple
I read the news every morning.
I read the news every morning.
You read very quickly.
You read very quickly.
She reads a story to her children.
She reads a story to her children.
We read the same newspaper.
We read the same newspaper.
You read a lot of comics.
You read a lot of comics.
They read before going to sleep.
They read before going to sleep.
Present Continuous
I am reading a fascinating novel.
I am reading a fascinating novel.
You are reading my messages.
You are reading my messages.
He is reading the instructions carefully.
He is reading the instructions carefully.
We are reading about ancient Rome.
We are reading about ancient Rome.
You are reading too loudly.
You are reading too loudly.
They are reading in the library.
They are reading in the library.
Past Simple
I read that book last month.
I read that book last month.
You read my letter twice.
You read my letter twice.
She read the sign but ignored it.
She read the sign but ignored it.
We read the whole report yesterday.
We read the whole report yesterday.
You read the poem beautifully.
You read the poem beautifully.
They read about the accident in the paper.
They read about the accident in the paper.
Present Perfect
I have read all his novels.
I have read all his novels.
You have read this page already.
You have read this page already.
He has read the contract carefully.
He has read the contract carefully.
We have read your application.
We have read your application.
You have read enough for one day.
You have read enough for one day.
They have read the report and agree.
They have read the report and agree.
Past Perfect
I had read the book before the film came out.
I had read the book before the film came out.
You had read the email before I called.
You had read the email before I called.
She had read the map before we left.
She had read the map before we left.
We had read the reviews before booking.
We had read the reviews before booking.
You had read the rules before the game.
You had read the rules before the game.
They had read the warning but continued.
They had read the warning but continued.
Future (will)
Future
I will read your story tonight.
I will read your story tonight.
You will read the truth on the first page.
You will read the truth on the first page.
He will read the results tomorrow.
He will read the results tomorrow.
We will read the next chapter together.
We will read the next chapter together.
You will read about it in the news.
You will read about it in the news.
They will read the verdict aloud.
They will read the verdict aloud.
Conditional
Conditional (would)
Conditional
I would read more if I had time.
I would read more if I had time.
You would read faster with glasses.
You would read faster with glasses.
She would read the whole night if she could.
She would read the whole night if she could.
We would read to the children every evening.
We would read to the children every evening.
You would read more books on holiday.
You would read more books on holiday.
They would read the fine print if they were wise.
They would read the fine print if they were wise.
Imperative
Imperative
Read this letter carefully.
Read this letter carefully.
Let's read the next page.
Let's read the next page.
