to write
to write
'Write' is an irregular verb: write – wrote – written. The present participle is 'writing' (drop the silent -e before -ing).
I write to my grandmother every week.
I write to my grandmother every week.
Indicative
Present Simple
I write in my diary every night.
I write in my diary every night.
You write beautiful letters.
You write beautiful letters.
She writes for a local newspaper.
She writes for a local newspaper.
We write reports at the end of each month.
We write reports at the end of each month.
You write very clearly in English.
You write very clearly in English.
They write songs together in their free time.
They write songs together in their free time.
Present Continuous
I am writing an email to my boss right now.
I am writing an email to my boss right now.
You are writing too fast to read.
You are writing too fast to read.
He is writing his first novel this year.
He is writing his first novel this year.
We are writing the invitations this evening.
We are writing the invitations this evening.
You are writing on the wrong page.
You are writing on the wrong page.
They are writing new software for the school.
They are writing new software for the school.
Past Simple
I wrote him a long letter last week.
I wrote him a long letter last week.
You wrote your name at the top of the page.
You wrote your name at the top of the page.
She wrote the report in a single afternoon.
She wrote the report in a single afternoon.
We wrote to the company to complain.
We wrote to the company to complain.
You wrote a wonderful essay together.
You wrote a wonderful essay together.
They wrote the whole album in two weeks.
They wrote the whole album in two weeks.
Present Perfect
I have written three books so far.
I have written three books so far.
You have written enough for today.
You have written enough for today.
He has written to every publisher in town.
He has written to every publisher in town.
We have written down all your suggestions.
We have written down all your suggestions.
You have written the address incorrectly.
You have written the address incorrectly.
They have written a new chapter for the guide.
They have written a new chapter for the guide.
Past Perfect
I had written the letter before you called.
I had written the letter before you called.
You had written the wrong date on the form.
You had written the wrong date on the form.
She had written her speech long before the event.
She had written her speech long before the event.
We had written everything down by the time he arrived.
We had written everything down by the time he arrived.
You had written to each other for years.
You had written to each other for years.
They had written the ending before the beginning.
They had written the ending before the beginning.
Future Simple
I will write to you as soon as I arrive.
I will write to you as soon as I arrive.
You will write a great story one day.
You will write a great story one day.
The teacher will write the answers on the board.
The teacher will write the answers on the board.
We will write a review after the trip.
We will write a review after the trip.
You will write the summary in pairs.
You will write the summary in pairs.
They will write the contract by Friday.
They will write the contract by Friday.
Conditional
Conditional
I would write more often if I had time.
I would write more often if I had time.
You would write better with a bit of practice.
You would write better with a bit of practice.
She would write a book if a publisher asked.
She would write a book if a publisher asked.
We would write to complain, but it never helps.
We would write to complain, but it never helps.
You would write neater with a proper pen.
You would write neater with a proper pen.
They would write back if they were interested.
They would write back if they were interested.
Imperative
Imperative
Write your name on the first line.
Write your name on the first line.
Don't write in the margins, please.
Don't write in the margins, please.
Let's write a thank-you note together.
Let's write a thank-you note together.
