CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO AD-LIBBING
PRESENT
Present
I ad-lib
you ad-lib
he/she/it ad-libs
we ad-lib
you ad-lib
they ad-lib
Present continuous
I am ad-libbing
you are ad-libbing
he/she/it is ad-libbing
we are ad-libbing
you are ad-libbing
they are ad-libbing
Present perfect
I have ad-libbed
you have ad-libbed
he/she/it has ad-libbed
we have ad-libbed
you have ad-libbed
they have ad-libbed
Present perfect continuous
I have been ad-libbing
you have been ad-libbing
he/she/it has been ad-libbing
we have been ad-libbing
you have been ad-libbing
they have been ad-libbing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I ad-libbed
you ad-libbed
he/she/it ad-libbed
we ad-libbed
you ad-libbed
they ad-libbed
Past continuous
I was ad-libbing
you were ad-libbing
he/she/it was ad-libbing
we were ad-libbing
you were ad-libbing
they were ad-libbing
Past perfect
I had ad-libbed
you had ad-libbed
he/she/it had ad-libbed
we had ad-libbed
you had ad-libbed
they had ad-libbed
Past perfect continuous
I had been ad-libbing
you had been ad-libbing
he/she/it had been ad-libbing
we had been ad-libbing
you had been ad-libbing
they had been ad-libbing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will ad-lib
you will ad-lib
he/she/it will ad-lib
we will ad-lib
you will ad-lib
they will ad-lib
Future continuous
I will be ad-libbing
you will be ad-libbing
he/she/it will be ad-libbing
we will be ad-libbing
you will be ad-libbing
they will be ad-libbing
Future perfect
I will have ad-libbed
you will have ad-libbed
he/she/it will have ad-libbed
we will have ad-libbed
you will have ad-libbed
they will have ad-libbed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been ad-libbing
you will have been ad-libbing
he/she/it will have been ad-libbing
we will have been ad-libbing
you will have been ad-libbing
they will have been ad-libbing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would ad-libbing
you would ad-libbing
he/she/it would ad-libbing
we would ad-libbing
you would ad-libbing
they would ad-libbing
Conditional continuous
I would be ad-libbing
you would be ad-libbing
he/she/it would be ad-libbing
we would be ad-libbing
you would be ad-libbing
they would be ad-libbing
Conditional perfect
I would have ad-libbing
you would have ad-libbing
he/she/it would have ad-libbing
we would have ad-libbing
you would have ad-libbing
they would have ad-libbing
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been ad-libbing
you would have been ad-libbing
he/she/it would have been ad-libbing
we would have been ad-libbing
you would have been ad-libbing
they would have been ad-libbing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you ad-lib
we let´s ad-lib
you ad-lib
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
ad-libbed
Present Participle
ad-libbing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
3 QUOTES WITH «AD-LIBBING»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
ad-libbing.
On Disney, we stick to the script. But you go to the 'Grown Ups set' and it's completely different. Same thing with Tyler Perry - it's nothing but ad-libbing.
I did the 'Bionic Woman,' which of course had a lot of humor in it, and that was really a function of a lot of the ad-libbing and the things that I did in it.
I am terrible at memorizing things. Hence, ad-libbing.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AD-LIBBING»
Discover the use of
ad-libbing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ad-libbing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
New Service Development: Creating Memorable Experiences
High Medium Low Low Low Low Repeat customers drive the need for some
Regul ar/rcpeat ad-libbing by customers encourage ad- Customer uncertainty
workers. libbing and special treatment. requires ad-libbing. Relationship ,
Relationship ...
James Fitzsimmons, Mona J. Fitzsimmons, 1999
2
How to Be Funny: Discovering the Comic in You
But the thinking time involved in ad-libbing can be reduced, as Steve points out,
just by practicing making off-the-cuff remarks. A knack for ad-libbing can be a
lifesaver when you're in trouble-— on- or off-stage. In this chapter, we'll see how
that ...
But I doubt it.You just need more practice. WHY YOU MUST OVERCOME YOUR
FEAR OF AD LIBBING Technology fails, and the computer screen goes blank.
Fate intervenes, and a passing whirlwind snatches your script out of your hand
and ...
4
Beyond Continuity: Script Supervision for the Modern Filmmaker
I write these notes between takes. Tracking everything is easier if the actors are
consistent. If there are a number of actors ad-libbing dialog and action, you just
can't get everything down. If ad-libbing is extreme, you have to treat the scene
like ...
5
Broadcast Announcing Worktext: A Media Performance Guide
Performance relates to the actual talent portion of being a radio announcer—ad-
libbing or reading commercials, liners, song introductions, time checks, weather,
community events, interviews, and all the other regular announcing chores.
Alan Stephenson, David Reese, Mary Beadle, 2012
6
Broadcast Announcing Worktext: A Media Performance Guide
Performance relates to the actual talent portion of being a radio announcer—ad-
libbing or reading commercials, liners, song introductions, time checks, weather,
community events, interviews, and all the other regular announcing chores.
Alan R. Stephenson, David E. Reese, Mary E. Beadle, 2013
7
On Camera: How To Report, Anchor & Interview
Ad-libbing during live coverage is a skill you should acquire. You don't need to
be brilliant, just experienced. This takes practice and, of course, it takes being
relaxed. Increasingly, technology is giving television stations the ability to go live
to ...
Nancy Reardon, Tom Flynn, 2013
8
What Was The Film When? The Movies of Laurel and Hardy
Ad-libbing, such an important feature of Laurel and Hardy/Roach films, Ad-libbing
, such an important feature of Laurel and Hardy/Roach films, Ad-libbing, such an
important feature of Laurel and Hardy/Roach films, Ad-libbing, such an ...
Mark Potts, Dave Shephard, 2007
Ad-libbing, panicked.) I must go! BETTE. (Ad-libbing) Ha ha! ALEXANDER. (Ad-
libbing.) And here I go ... I am going ... BETTE. (Ad-libbing.) You are going ...
ALEXANDER. (Ad-libbing) I am going ... Ha ha! I will use the back door! VICTOR.
William Van Zandt, Jane Milmore, 1992
10
Legacy: Paying The Price For The Clinton Years
ad-libbing! He's. ad-libbing. the. State. of. the. Union!" Clinton won a three-man
race in 1992 with 43 percent of the vote, benefiting from President Bush's near
abdication.5 Even though there were ten million more voters than in the previous
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AD-LIBBING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
ad-libbing is used in the context of the following news items.
Boston Pops put patriotic power on display on perfect night
“We love you, too,” he shouted, off-mike, and presumably ad-libbing. The sentiment was no surprise, given the Pops' perennial appeal and ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
An improved running game would do wonders for Texas A&M offense
There are hints that Texas A&M's offense is trying to evolve beyond the pass-first, ad-libbing sort of attack that at times dominated the SEC. «MyStatesman.com, Jul 15»
Ch.7's morning program calms down weather, but doesn't find any …
He is a much better at ad-libbing than Lewandowski, who wasn't comfortable with Gray's efforts to put a little personality in the program. «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
Actor probed for tearing actress' clothes
The director also said he did not see the actor's actions as molestation, but rather ad-libbing. Police are questioning other actors and the ... «Korea Times, Jul 15»
Jim Harbaugh takes half the blame for awkward radio interview
You can hear him reading the questions – all written out – word for word, with no follow-up's and no ad-libbing. He sounds very natural and ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
Terrelle Pryor's Comments Concerning
The Browns wanted him to develop as an NFL level QB, learning to throw from the pocket instead of ad-libbing like he did in college. Manziel ... «The Orange and Brown Report, Jul 15»
Jada Pinkett Smith: Why This Exploitation Activist Stars in the …
... the film, which was shot in 28 days, it is clear that Pinkett Smith had a lot of leeway with the character. “We did a lot of ad-libbing,” she says. «The Root, Jun 15»
Wakers Film Leaves A Lot To Be Desired.
It almost seemed like a group of friends fooling around on camera ad-libbing the entire time. The worst thing about Wakers to me is the effects. «1428 Elm, Jun 15»
Love's Labour's Lost finds success at the Shakespeare Theatre of …
The actors speak in their natural American accents, with a little ad-libbing, but dialects distinct to their characters. Connor Carew brings a ... «NJ.com, Jun 15»
Comedy 'Noises Off' opening July 10 at MC theater
... the plot is abandoned entirely and the more coherent characters are obliged to take a lead in delightful ad-libbing towards some sort of end. «Marietta Times, Jun 15»
