Simple present tense dengan penjelasan dan contoh pola kalimatnya

Summary

In this engaging tutorial, the speaker explains the concept of the simple present tense in English. They discuss its definition, usage, and the importance of adding 's' or 'es' for third-person subjects. The video covers various sentence structures, including positive, negative, and interrogative forms, with practical examples. The speaker emphasizes key rules for verb forms based on subject pronouns and provides tips to simplify learning. Overall, the video aims to enhance understanding of the simple present tense and encourages viewers to continue their studies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple present tense is used to express facts, habits, and current events.
• 😀 It describes actions that happen regularly or universally.
• 😀 The structure for nominal sentences is Subject + to be (is/am/are) + Object.
• 😀 For verbal sentences, use Subject + base verb + Object.
• 😀 Add 's' or 'es' to verbs when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it).
• 😀 Special rules apply for verbs ending in certain letters (e.g., 'y', 's', 'x').
• 😀 When using pronouns I, you, we, or they, the base form of the verb is used.
• 😀 The verb form changes when model verbs (could, should) are present in a sentence.
• 😀 Examples illustrate the rules: 'Andi is a teacher' (nominal) and 'Andi reads a newspaper' (verbal).
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to continue learning and to share additional rules in the comments.

Q & A

What is the simple present tense used for?

The simple present tense is used to express facts, habits, or events that occur currently.

What are the basic pronouns associated with the simple present tense?

The basic pronouns are I, you, we, they, he, she, and it.

How many tenses are there in English, according to the script?

There are 16 tenses in English.

What is an example of a habitual action in the simple present tense?

An example is 'Lusi wakes up at six AM.'

What is a factual statement in the simple present tense?

An example is 'The sun rises from the east.'

When do you add 's' or 'es' to verbs in the simple present tense?

You add 's' or 'es' when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it).

What is the rule for adding 'es' to verbs that end in certain letters?

If a verb ends in ch, sh, x, or z, you add 'es' (e.g., 'teach' becomes 'teaches').

What is the structure for forming negative sentences in the simple present tense?

The structure is subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.

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

The structure is do/does + subject + base form of the verb + object.

What should you do if the sentence contains a modal verb?

If a sentence contains a modal verb, the base form of the main verb should be used.