Simple Present Tense | Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 | Verbal dan Nominal

Summary

In this video, viewers are introduced to the simple present tense in English, learning its definition, sentence structures, and how to use adverbs of frequency. The simple present tense is explained as a tense used to describe habitual actions, general truths, or repeated activities. The lesson covers the creation of both nominal and verbal sentences, highlighting their positive, negative, and interrogative forms. Additionally, common adverbs of frequency like 'always', 'often', and 'never' are introduced to help describe how frequently actions occur. This video provides a thorough and easy-to-understand approach to mastering the simple present tense.

Takeaways

• 😀 Simple present tense is used to describe actions that are habitual, general truths, or routines.
• 😀 Understanding tenses is essential as they reflect changes in verbs based on time and the nature of the action.
• 😀 Simple present tense can be used to describe repetitive actions, such as 'The sun rises from the east'.
• 😀 The structure for nominal sentences includes subject + 'is/am/are' + adjective, noun, or adverb.
• 😀 To form negative nominal sentences, add 'not' after 'is/am/are', e.g., 'She is not good at singing'.
• 😀 For interrogative nominal sentences, place 'is/am/are' at the beginning of the sentence, e.g., 'Are you at home now?'
• 😀 Verbal sentences in simple present tense use the base form of verbs for 'I/you/they/we' and add 's/es' for 'he/she/it'.
• 😀 To form negative verbal sentences, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the verb, e.g., 'I do not work out'.
• 😀 Interrogative verbal sentences are formed by placing 'do' or 'does' at the start, e.g., 'Do you like English?'
• 😀 Adverbs of frequency describe how often an action occurs, such as 'always', 'often', 'sometimes', and 'never', each with specific percentages of occurrence.

Q & A

What is the simple present tense used for?

The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts that occur regularly or universally. It refers to actions that happen repeatedly or are constant over time.

What are the three main things to understand when learning simple present tense?

The three main things to understand are: the definition of simple present tense, the pattern or structure of sentences in simple present tense, and the adverbs of frequency commonly used with it.

What does the term 'tenses' refer to in grammar?

Tenses refer to the changes in verbs depending on the time of action and the nature of the event. For example, a verb can change based on whether the action is happening in the present, past, or future.

What is a 'habitual action' in the context of simple present tense?

A habitual action refers to something that happens regularly or repeatedly, such as actions or events that occur daily, like 'The sun rises from the east' or 'I eat breakfast every day.'

How do you form a nominal sentence in the simple present tense?

In a nominal sentence, the predicate is not a verb, but an adjective, noun, or adverb. The sentence structure uses 'to be' (am, is, are) as the main verb. For example: 'I am a student,' or 'The world is round.'

How do you make a negative nominal sentence in the simple present tense?

To make a negative nominal sentence, simply add 'not' after the 'to be' verb. For example: 'I am not at home,' or 'She is not good at singing.'

What is the structure of a verbal sentence in the simple present tense?

A verbal sentence in the simple present tense uses the base form of the verb (for I, you, they, and we) or the base form with 's' or 'es' (for he, she, and it). For example: 'I study English every day' or 'He works at a hospital.'

How do you form a negative verbal sentence in the simple present tense?

To form a negative verbal sentence, add 'do not' or 'does not' before the verb. For example: 'I do not work out,' or 'She does not play football.'

What are adverbs of frequency and why are they important in the simple present tense?

Adverbs of frequency are used to indicate how often something happens. They are important in the simple present tense because they provide context for the regularity of actions. Examples include 'always,' 'usually,' 'often,' 'sometimes,' and 'never.'

Can you list the adverbs of frequency in order from most frequent to least frequent?

The adverbs of frequency in order from most frequent to least frequent are: always (100%), usually (90%), often (70%), sometimes (50%), occasionally (30%), rarely (15%), hardly ever (5%), and never (0%).