Pahami cara pakai verb -s dan -es dalam tenses Simple Present

Summary

This video tutorial explains the use of the simple present tense, specifically focusing on the 'SCS' group and how to properly add 's' or 'es' to verbs. It discusses various rules for transforming verbs based on their endings, such as when a verb ends in 'sh', 'ch', 'x', 's', 'z', or 'o', or when it ends with a consonant followed by 'y'. The tutorial includes practical examples, including how to handle verbs with irregular endings and provides tips on forming positive sentences. The video also features interactive exercises to reinforce the learning of these rules.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple present tense is used to express general facts, habits, and routines.
• 😀 The SCS group (Subject + Verb 1 + Object) is used in affirmative sentences for most subjects.
• 😀 For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), use the SCC group (Subject + Verb 1 + s/es).
• 😀 If the verb ends in s, sh, ch, x, z, or o, add -es (e.g., 'go' → 'goes', 'watch' → 'watches').
• 😀 When a verb ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add -es (e.g., 'cry' → 'cries').
• 😀 If a verb ends in 'y' and the preceding letter is a vowel, simply add -s (e.g., 'play' → 'plays').
• 😀 The simple present tense rules apply only to affirmative sentences, not negative or question forms.
• 😀 In negative sentences (e.g., 'does not'), the verb does not change, even for third-person singular subjects.
• 😀 Be cautious with exceptions like 'have' which becomes 'has' for third-person singular subjects.
• 😀 Practice through examples helps solidify understanding of when to add -s or -es based on verb endings.
• 😀 The exercises in the script demonstrate applying the simple present tense rules to real-life examples, such as 'Linda goes' and 'The baby cries'.

Q & A

What is the Simple Present tense formula?

The formula for a positive sentence in the Simple Present tense is: Subject + Verb 1 (or Verb 1 with 's' or 'es') + Object.

When do we use the 'S' or 'ES' in the Simple Present tense?

We add 'S' or 'ES' when the subject is singular (he, she, it) or a singular noun. Plural subjects or the subject 'I' do not take 'S' or 'ES'.

What is the SCS group in the context of the Simple Present tense?

The SCS group refers to the rule that when the subject is singular (he, she, or it), verbs are modified by adding 'S' or 'ES' to the base verb.

How do we form verbs ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'x', and 'z' in the third-person singular?

For verbs ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'x', or 'z', we add 'ES' to the base verb. For example: 'watch' becomes 'watches', 'fix' becomes 'fixes', and 'buzz' becomes 'buzzes'.

What happens to verbs ending in 'y' when preceded by a consonant?

When a verb ends in 'y' and is preceded by a consonant, the 'y' changes to 'i', and 'ES' is added. For example: 'study' becomes 'studies'.

Do we change the verb when the subject is plural in the Simple Present tense?

No, when the subject is plural (they, we, or a plural noun), the verb remains in its base form without 'S' or 'ES'.

What is the rule for verbs like 'have' in the Simple Present tense?

The verb 'have' changes to 'has' in the third-person singular (he, she, it). For example, 'I have' becomes 'he has'.

Why do we not change the verb in negative sentences in the Simple Present tense?

In negative sentences, we use 'do not' or 'does not', so the verb remains in its base form and no 'S' or 'ES' is added, even for singular subjects.

Can you give an example of how to apply the 'S' or 'ES' rule in the Simple Present tense?

Sure! If the sentence is 'She goes to the gym', 'go' is modified to 'goes' because 'she' is a singular subject.

What is the exception to adding 'S' or 'ES' in the Simple Present tense?

The main exception is with the verb 'have'. In the third-person singular, 'have' becomes 'has', not 'haves'.