PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE ~ Video Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris

Summary

In this video, viewers learn about the present continuous tense (also known as the present progressive tense) in English. The video explains how this tense is used to describe actions happening now, such as 'I am studying'. Key points include its structure (subject + 'am/is/are' + verb-ing), the rule for verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant patterns, and the use of auxiliary verbs. It also covers negative and question forms and provides examples. Additionally, the video clarifies the difference between stative verbs, which are not used in continuous tense, and action verbs, which are.

Takeaways

• 😀 Present Continuous Tense is also called the Present Progressive Tense and is used to describe actions that are currently happening.
• 😀 A tense refers to the form of verbs that show the time of an action (past, present, or future).
• 😀 The Present Continuous Tense is formed by using the formula: Subject + To Be (am/is/are) + Verb-ing.
• 😀 Examples of Present Continuous Tense include: 'I am studying,' 'He is cooking,' 'They are running.'
• 😀 To form the Present Continuous, verbs are modified by adding '-ing' (e.g., 'study' becomes 'studying').
• 😀 If a verb ends with a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, the final consonant is doubled before adding '-ing' (e.g., 'run' becomes 'running').
• 😀 The auxiliary verb 'to be' (am/is/are) is necessary to form the Present Continuous, and it must agree with the subject.
• 😀 In negative sentences, 'not' is added after the auxiliary verb 'to be' (e.g., 'We are not studying').
• 😀 In question forms, the auxiliary verb 'to be' is placed before the subject (e.g., 'Are we studying?').
• 😀 Stative verbs (verbs describing states, not actions) are typically not used in the Present Continuous Tense (e.g., 'I know your name,' not 'I’m knowing your name').

Q & A

What is the present continuous tense also known as?

The present continuous tense is also known as the present progressive tense.

What is the purpose of the present continuous tense?

The present continuous tense is used to express actions or activities that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.

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

A sentence in the present continuous tense is formed by using the subject + to be (am, is, are) + verb-ing.

What is the rule for adding 'ing' to a verb in the present continuous tense?

To form the present continuous tense, add 'ing' to the base form of the verb. For verbs ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, double the last consonant before adding 'ing'.

Can you give an example of a verb changing in the present continuous tense?

For example, the verb 'study' becomes 'studying', 'work' becomes 'working', and 'cook' becomes 'cooking' in the present continuous tense.

What is the auxiliary verb used in the present continuous tense?

The auxiliary verb used in the present continuous tense is 'to be' (am, is, are), and it changes according to the subject.

What is the correct form of 'to be' for the subject 'I'?

'I' is followed by 'am' in the present continuous tense, as in 'I am studying.'

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

To form a negative sentence in the present continuous tense, add 'not' after the auxiliary verb 'to be'. For example, 'We are not studying.'

What is the word order for forming a question in the present continuous tense?

For a question in the present continuous tense, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'to be'. For example, 'Are you studying?'

Can stative verbs be used in the present continuous tense?

Stative verbs, which describe states or conditions rather than actions, are generally not used in the present continuous tense. For example, 'I know your name' is correct, but 'I am knowing your name' is incorrect.