Hal. 157-158 kelas 9 Terjemahan Buku Bahasa Inggris SMP / MTs Kurikulum Merdeka

Summary

This educational video focuses on teaching the use of the past tense auxiliary verbs 'was' and 'were' in English. The lesson explains the difference between singular and plural subjects and how this affects the choice of auxiliary verb. 'Was' is used for singular subjects, while 'were' is used for plural subjects. The video includes clear examples and exercises to reinforce these concepts, with a focus on identifying singular and plural subjects in sentences. Viewers are guided through practical exercises, making it easier to understand and apply the correct usage of 'was' and 'were.'

Takeaways

• 😀 The focus of the lesson is on the use of 'was' and 'were' in English grammar.
• 😀 'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes using 'was' and 'were' to describe situations and facts in the past.
• 😀 'Was' and 'were' help convey information about conditions, situations, or facts without involving actions.
• 😀 The example sentences demonstrate how the subject determines the verb form (was/were).
• 😀 Singular subjects (like 'he', 'she', 'it') take 'was' as the verb.
• 😀 Plural subjects (like 'they', 'we', or plural nouns) take 'were' as the verb.
• 😀 The presence of a plural marker, such as 's' or 'es', can indicate that the subject is plural.
• 😀 Examples provided include sentences about people, objects, and places in past situations.
• 😀 The lesson concludes with a review of different scenarios using 'was' and 'were' in context.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

The lesson focuses on using the past tense forms 'was' and 'were' to describe situations or facts in the past.

When should 'was' be used instead of 'were'?

'Was' is used when the subject is singular, such as 'He' or 'The car.'

What is the rule for using 'were' in a sentence?

'Were' is used when the subject is plural, such as 'They' or 'The buildings.'

What grammatical markers can indicate whether a subject is singular or plural?

Markers such as adding 's' or 'es' to a noun indicate a plural subject.

How can we tell if a subject is singular or plural in the example 'There were a lot of buildings'?

The word 'buildings' has an 's' at the end, indicating that it is plural, so 'were' is used.

What is an example of a singular subject using 'was' in the script?

An example is 'Andre was at the place he knew well,' where 'Andre' is singular and 'was' is used.

Why is 'were' used in the sentence 'There were a lot of buildings in Mangrovian'?

'Were' is used because 'buildings' is plural, and the sentence refers to multiple buildings.

In the example 'Putri Suri's dress was beautiful,' why is 'was' used?

'Was' is used because 'Putri Suri's dress' is a singular subject.

What does the sentence 'Andre was amazed by the Mangrovian kingdom' illustrate about the use of 'was'?

This sentence illustrates that 'was' is used for a singular subject ('Andre'), describing his past reaction.

What is the key distinction between using 'was' and 'were' in past tense sentences?

The key distinction is that 'was' is used for singular subjects, while 'were' is used for plural subjects.