SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE - NOMINAL VERBAL LENGKAP (fungsi, formula, tobe, ciri-ciri, latihan soal)

Summary

In this English lesson, the focus is on understanding the Simple Present Tense. The video explains its two main functions: expressing general truths (e.g., 'The sun rises in the morning') and habitual actions (e.g., 'I wake up at 6 a.m.'). The lesson also covers the structure and formula of Simple Present Tense sentences, both verbal and nominal. Key characteristics such as subject-verb agreement and the use of auxiliary verbs like 'is,' 'am,' and 'are' are emphasized. Practical examples and exercises help students grasp how to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Simple present tense has two main functions: stating general truths and expressing habitual actions or daily activities.
• 😀 A general truth example: 'The sun rises in the morning' – something universally true.
• 😀 A habitual action example: 'Tiara gets up at 6 a.m.' – a daily routine.
• 😀 The characteristic of simple present tense can be identified through the verb form (e.g., verb1 with or without 's/es') and adverbs of time.
• 😀 Verbal sentences in the simple present tense typically use verb1, and for singular subjects, the verb takes an 's' or 'es'.
• 😀 Nominal sentences in the simple present tense use the to-be verb 'is', 'am', or 'are', followed by a noun, adjective, or adverb.
• 😀 The formula for a nominal sentence in the simple present tense is 'subject + is/am/are + noun/adjective/adverb'.
• 😀 Time adverbs like 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'sometimes', and 'everyday' indicate the use of simple present tense.
• 😀 Simple present tense questions are formed by moving the 'to be' verb to the front (e.g., 'Is Fikri a doctor?').
• 😀 To form negative sentences in the simple present tense, add 'not' after the to-be verb or use 'does not' for verbs (e.g., 'He is not happy' or 'She does not play').
• 😀 The choice of verb form in verbal sentences depends on the subject: for singular subjects, add 's' or 'es' to the verb, and for plural subjects, use the base form of the verb.

Q & A

What is the function of the Simple Present Tense?

The Simple Present Tense has two main functions: to state general truths (such as scientific facts or universal truths) and to express habitual actions or routines that occur regularly.

What is an example of a general truth in Simple Present Tense?

An example of a general truth in Simple Present Tense is: 'The sun rises in the morning.' This is considered a universal fact.

How do we recognize a Simple Present Tense sentence?

We can identify a Simple Present Tense sentence by looking for a verb in its base form (Verb 1) or a verb with an added 's' or 'es' for singular subjects, as well as specific adverbs of time like 'always', 'usually', or 'everyday'.

What is a nominal sentence in the Simple Present Tense?

A nominal sentence in the Simple Present Tense does not have a verb, and typically uses a form of 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by a noun, adjective, or adverb. For example, 'He is a teacher' or 'They are happy.'

What is the formula for forming a positive nominal sentence in Simple Present Tense?

The formula for a positive nominal sentence is: Subject + 'is'/'am'/'are' + Noun/Adjective/Adverb. For example, 'She is happy.'

How do we form negative nominal sentences in Simple Present Tense?

For negative nominal sentences, the formula is: Subject + 'is'/'am'/'are' + 'not' + Noun/Adjective/Adverb. For example, 'They are not tired.'

What is the difference between a nominal sentence and a verbal sentence in Simple Present Tense?

A nominal sentence uses 'to be' without a verb, while a verbal sentence uses a main verb (Verb 1) and follows the structure Subject + Verb 1 + Object. For example, 'She plays tennis' (verbal sentence).

How do we form a positive verbal sentence in Simple Present Tense?

For positive verbal sentences, the structure is: Subject + Verb 1 (or Verb 1 + 's'/'es' for singular subjects) + Object. For example, 'He eats breakfast.'

When do we add 's' or 'es' to a verb in the Simple Present Tense?

We add 's' or 'es' to the verb when the subject is singular (he, she, it). The rule is: add 's' to most verbs, and add 'es' for verbs ending in 'ss', 'sh', 'ch', 'x', or 'o'. For example, 'She plays' or 'He watches.'

How do we form negative and interrogative verbal sentences in Simple Present Tense?

For negative sentences, we use 'do not' or 'does not' (for singular subjects) followed by the base verb, e.g., 'She does not play.' For interrogative sentences, we invert the subject and 'do/does', e.g., 'Does she play?'