[ Presentation Video ] Simple Present Tense

Summary

In this educational video, Puja Narahayu, a student at Machu Buena University, explains the simple present tense in English. She covers its purpose, including expressing habits, repeated actions, general truths, and giving instructions. The video also demonstrates how to form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences using the simple present tense. Through examples and exercises, Puja helps viewers understand how to apply the tense in everyday life, making it easy to grasp for beginners. The video concludes with a review of exercises and encourages viewers to engage by liking, commenting, and subscribing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple present tense is one of several present tenses in English.
• 😀 The simple present tense is formed using the base form of the verb for most subjects (I, you, we, they), and an 's' or 'es' for the third person singular (he, she, it).
• 😀 Simple present tense is used to express habits, e.g., 'I always wear a headset.'
• 😀 It is used to describe repeated actions, e.g., 'Cinta goes to school by bus every Thursday.'
• 😀 The simple present tense is also used for stating general truths, e.g., 'Fruits contain a lot of vitamins.'
• 😀 It can be used to give instructions or directions, e.g., 'Walk 200 meters, then turn left.'
• 😀 The structure of a positive sentence in the simple present tense is: subject + verb (base form or verb with 's/es') + object.
• 😀 For negative sentences, the structure is: subject + 'do not' or 'does not' + base verb + object.
• 😀 In interrogative sentences, the structure is: 'Do' or 'Does' + subject + base verb + object.
• 😀 The video includes examples of positive, negative, and interrogative sentences in the simple present tense, such as 'Do they eat spaghetti for dinner every Monday?'
• 😀 At the end of the video, Puja provides exercises where viewers can form negative and interrogative sentences from given positive sentences.

Q & A

What is the simple present tense?

The simple present tense is one of several forms of present tense in English. It is used to describe habitual actions, repeated actions, general truths, and giving instructions or directions.

How do you form the simple present tense?

To form the simple present tense, use the base form of the verb for subjects like I, you, we, and they. For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es' to the verb.

What is the purpose of using the simple present tense?

The simple present tense is used to express habits, repeated actions, general truths, and for giving instructions or directions.

Can you give examples of the simple present tense used to express habits?

Yes, examples include: 'Dhoni eats a banana every day,' 'I always wear a headset when riding a motorcycle,' and 'I sometimes skip my breakfast.'

What are the examples of simple present tense used for repeated actions?

Examples include: 'Cinta goes to school by bus every Thursday,' 'The train arrives at 8:00 AM because he lives a few hours away,' and 'My brother plays music every morning.'

How is the simple present tense used for general truths?

It is used to express facts that are universally true, such as: 'The President of Indonesia is Mr. Joko Widodo,' 'Fruits contain a lot of vitamins,' and 'Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.'

What are some examples of the simple present tense used for giving directions?

Examples of simple present tense used for directions include: 'Open the packet and pour the contents into hot water,' 'You walk for 200 meters, then you turn left,' and 'Take the red bus to Chilolan, and then take the blue bus to Chilonka.'

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

The structure of a positive sentence is: Subject + Base Form of Verb (or Verb + s/es for third-person singular) + Object. For example: 'She drinks a cup of coffee.'

How do you form negative sentences in the simple present tense?

For negative sentences, use 'do not' (or 'don't' for plural subjects) or 'does not' (or 'doesn't' for singular subjects) + the base form of the verb + object. For example: 'I don't eat an apple' and 'She doesn't drink a cup of coffee.'

What is the structure of an interrogative sentence in the simple present tense?

The structure for an interrogative sentence is: Do/Does + Subject + Base Form of Verb + Object. For example: 'Do they eat an apple?' and 'Does she drink a cup of coffee?'