CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BACK-PEDAL
PRESENT
Present
I back-pedal
you back-pedal
he/she/it back-pedals
we back-pedal
you back-pedal
they back-pedal
Present continuous
I am back-pedaling
you are back-pedaling
he/she/it is back-pedaling
we are back-pedaling
you are back-pedaling
they are back-pedaling
Present perfect
I have back-pedaled
you have back-pedaled
he/she/it has back-pedaled
we have back-pedaled
you have back-pedaled
they have back-pedaled
Present perfect continuous
I have been back-pedaling
you have been back-pedaling
he/she/it has been back-pedaling
we have been back-pedaling
you have been back-pedaling
they have been back-pedaling
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 back-pedaled
you back-pedaled
he/she/it back-pedaled
we back-pedaled
you back-pedaled
they back-pedaled
Past continuous
I was back-pedaling
you were back-pedaling
he/she/it was back-pedaling
we were back-pedaling
you were back-pedaling
they were back-pedaling
Past perfect
I had back-pedaled
you had back-pedaled
he/she/it had back-pedaled
we had back-pedaled
you had back-pedaled
they had back-pedaled
Past perfect continuous
I had been back-pedaling
you had been back-pedaling
he/she/it had been back-pedaling
we had been back-pedaling
you had been back-pedaling
they had been back-pedaling
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will back-pedal
you will back-pedal
he/she/it will back-pedal
we will back-pedal
you will back-pedal
they will back-pedal
Future continuous
I will be back-pedaling
you will be back-pedaling
he/she/it will be back-pedaling
we will be back-pedaling
you will be back-pedaling
they will be back-pedaling
Future perfect
I will have back-pedaled
you will have back-pedaled
he/she/it will have back-pedaled
we will have back-pedaled
you will have back-pedaled
they will have back-pedaled
Future perfect continuous
I will have been back-pedaling
you will have been back-pedaling
he/she/it will have been back-pedaling
we will have been back-pedaling
you will have been back-pedaling
they will have been back-pedaling
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would back-pedal
you would back-pedal
he/she/it would back-pedal
we would back-pedal
you would back-pedal
they would back-pedal
Conditional continuous
I would be back-pedaling
you would be back-pedaling
he/she/it would be back-pedaling
we would be back-pedaling
you would be back-pedaling
they would be back-pedaling
Conditional perfect
I would have back-pedal
you would have back-pedal
he/she/it would have back-pedal
we would have back-pedal
you would have back-pedal
they would have back-pedal
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been back-pedaling
you would have been back-pedaling
he/she/it would have been back-pedaling
we would have been back-pedaling
you would have been back-pedaling
they would have been back-pedaling
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you back-pedal
we let´s back-pedal
you back-pedal
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
back-pedaled
Present Participle
back-pedaling
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.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACK-PEDAL»
Discover the use of
back-pedal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
back-pedal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The organ: its history and construction
In very large instruments, the Pedal organ frequently occupies three separate
sites, forming what are called " side Pedal Basses," and "back Pedal Basses" —
an English example of which arrangement will be found in Mr. Hill's organ in St.
Edward John Hopkins, Edward Francis Rimbault, 1870
2
Diccionari UB: anglès-català
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excursionista backpacking -$to go backpacking fer una excursio amb motxilla
back-pedal (ger back-pedalling; pt i pp back-pedalled; AmE ger backpe- daling; ...
3
The Organ, its history and construction ... By E. J. H. ... ...
In very large instruments, the Pedal organ frequently occupies three separate
sites, forming what are called “side Pedal Basses,” and “back Pedal Basses "—
an English example of which arrangement will be found in Mr. Hill's organ in St.
Edward John Hopkins, Edward Francis Rimbault, 1870
4
Warm Ups for Soccer: A Dynamic Approach
Run-Back pedal-Run-Turn The back pedal agility drill is a backward body
movement sprint and the procedure is the same as the previous two drills. Run
five steps, turn and run backwards for five steps, then run for five steps, turn and
repeat in ...
5
The contemporary american organ
Front to back: Pedal DD-sharp's front end 854" to 10" back of plumbline dropped
from edge of white keys of lowest manual of 2m or 3m console; 11" on a 4m.
Vertical: 2954" between playing surface of natural keys of lowest manual and
middle ...
William Harrison Barnes, 1971
It even boasts power brakes (just back-pedal) and a full reverse shift (back pedal
harder) . Ready-made water bikes come as high as $100 to $300, but you can
build this one for the price of a piece of plywood and some standard bicycle parts.
7
She's Tough: Extreme Fitness Training for Women
Back. pedal. This is simply running backward. We use the back pedal to activate
different musculature than standard running does. Hit hills with a back pedal and
the fronts of your thighs and hips will light up with a white hot burn. Back squat.
8
2013 and 2014 NIRSA Flag and Touch Football Rules Book and ...
Back pedal to your position quickly and visually check that the LJ and BJ are
ready. Maintain your poise and control of the game. Hustle, but do not hurry.
Preventive Officiating Recommendations: 1. Communicate with the QB when 10
seconds ...
9
Heinemann English Dictionary
There is a huge backlog of mail to answer. backpack noun a bag carried on the
back. back-pedal verb (back-pedals; backpedalling; back-pedalled) 1 to pedal
backwards. 2 also backtrack to retreat or abandon one's position in an argument,
...
10
Youth Track & Field On-Track Event Drills, Strategies and ...
They don't slip because they have pins (nails) that are hammered into the track
when you have them placed where you want them. As a starting test, place the
front pedal two foot lengths from the starting line. Place the rear or back pedal
three ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACK-PEDAL»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
back-pedal is used in the context of the following news items.
Women's World Cup: Carli Lloyd nets halfway line stunner to help …
The shocked Kaihori proceeded to back-pedal and stumble but could only touch the ball onto the inside of the post before it nestled in the net. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Rugby World Cup 2015: The blueprint Wales must follow to finally …
Although they didn't back-pedal in the manner we have seen from the Wallabies in the past, the Brumbies and Waratahs were both ... «WalesOnline, Jun 15»
Patent box falls foul of multinational tax crackdown
... Britain has been forced to back-pedal. The chancellor is expected to unveil a revamped version of the tax break in the budget next week. «The Sunday Times, Jun 15»
Scout's Eye: Justin Anderson
It's not easy to back-pedal to the corner, catch the ball, and set your feet in time to shoot. This play in particular is reminiscent of Ray Allen's ... «Mavs.com, Jun 15»
Inter midfielder unconvinced by Watford
... Kuzmanovic's reported move to newly promoted Watford seems on the verge of collapsing, with the midfielder looking to back-pedal on it. «Forza Italian Football, Jun 15»
Conservatives Smack Down Team Obama-Boehner Over Retribution
... he may be starting to back-pedal, due to public pressure. As The New American reported here yesterday, Representative Ken Buck (R-Colo.) ... «The New American, Jun 15»
Op-Ed: Shocking shirt from Vans apparel company dishonors First …
It's obviously a back-pedal to save their image and I'm not getting a lot of sincerity out of it. But you'll make up your own mind about it: “We really ... «Digital Journal, Jun 15»
Planters, Sandwich Signs A Safety Issue?
... planters and dining tables Tuesday evening, with new Mayor Dave Merandy appearing to back-pedal from earlier comments last week about ... «Putnam County News and Recorder, Jun 15»
Sandra Bernhard: '#Blessed,' sure, but as fiery as ever
(Other nights) you may back-pedal a little bit. It just becomes a part of the whole experience. Interaction with your audience is so key. How does ... «NOLA.com, Jun 15»
Big Brother 2015: Helen Wood stirs things up while Marc O'Neill and …
After failing to back-pedal, Sam went on the attack: “So what? Get a f**king grip, we've all bonded [without you].” Branding her a “liar”, Marc hit ... «Telly Mix, Jun 15»
