Present Continuous Tense, Past Continuous Tense, & Future Continuous Tense (Bahasa Inggris SMP)

Summary

In this educational video, the instructor explains the concept of continuous tenses in English—present, past, and future continuous tenses—through clear explanations and real-life examples. The video covers the structure of each tense, including the correct usage of auxiliary verbs (am, is, are, was, were, will be) with verb-ing forms. It also includes time signals commonly associated with each tense, such as 'now', 'at this time yesterday', and 'tomorrow'. Additionally, the video addresses how to form negative and interrogative sentences, providing helpful insights for learners to master these important aspects of English grammar.

Takeaways

• 😀 Present continuous tense describes actions happening right now. Example: 'I am searching for it now.'
• 😀 The structure of the present continuous tense involves the subject + 'to be' (am/are/is) + verb-ing.
• 😀 The time signals for present continuous tense include words like 'now', 'right now', and 'at this moment'.
• 😀 Past continuous tense is used for actions that were ongoing in the past. Example: 'I was watching TV when he knocked on the door.'
• 😀 The structure for past continuous tense involves the subject + 'was/were' + verb-ing.
• 😀 Common time signals for past continuous tense are 'at this time yesterday', 'last night', and 'last week'.
• 😀 Future continuous tense refers to actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future. Example: 'I will be studying when you come tomorrow.'
• 😀 The structure of future continuous tense includes the subject + 'will be' + verb-ing.
• 😀 Time signals for future continuous tense include 'tomorrow', 'this time tomorrow', and 'next week'.
• 😀 Negative sentences in continuous tenses are formed by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be'. Example: 'I am not eating now.'
• 😀 In interrogative sentences, the question word is followed by the correct form of 'to be' (am/are/is/was/were) + subject + verb-ing. Example: 'What are you doing now?'

Q & A

What is the present continuous tense used for?

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or temporary actions that are in progress at the present time.

How do you form a sentence in the present continuous tense?

A sentence in the present continuous tense is formed using the structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. For example, 'I am studying.'

What are some common time signals for the present continuous tense?

Common time signals for the present continuous tense include 'now', 'right now', 'at this moment', and 'currently'. For example, 'I am eating now.'

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

To form negative sentences in the present continuous tense, add 'not' after the auxiliary verb. For example, 'I am not studying.'

What is the past continuous tense used for?

The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. It is formed with 'was/were + verb-ing'.

What are the time signals for the past continuous tense?

Time signals for the past continuous tense include 'at this time yesterday', 'last night', 'at seven o'clock yesterday', and 'last week'. For example, 'I was studying at this time yesterday.'

How do you form a sentence in the past continuous tense?

A sentence in the past continuous tense is formed using the structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing. For example, 'I was studying at 8 PM last night.'

How do you form negative sentences in the past continuous tense?

To form negative sentences in the past continuous tense, add 'not' after the auxiliary verb 'was' or 'were'. For example, 'I was not studying at that time.'

What is the future continuous tense used for?

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future. It is formed with 'will be + verb-ing'.

What are the time signals for the future continuous tense?

Time signals for the future continuous tense include 'tomorrow', 'next week', 'at this time tomorrow', and 'by this time next week'. For example, 'I will be studying at this time tomorrow.'