BAHASA INGGRIS Kelas 7 - Daily Activities (Penggunaan Simple Present Tense) | GIA Academy

Summary

This educational video introduces viewers to the concept of the Simple Present Tense in English. Using a mix of real-life scenarios and examples, the presenter explains the tense's usage for general truths, habitual actions, and scheduled events. The video also covers the two forms of Simple Present Tense: nominal and verbal, providing clear examples and explanations of positive, negative, and interrogative sentence structures. With interactive exercises and simple explanations, the video aims to help viewers understand and apply the Simple Present Tense in everyday conversations and writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Simple Present Tense is used to describe general truths, habitual actions, and scheduled events.
• 😀 The sentence structure for the Simple Present Tense can be either nominal or verbal, depending on whether a verb is involved.
• 😀 In a nominal sentence, the verb 'to be' (is, am, are) is used without an action verb, followed by a noun, adjective, or adverb.
• 😀 Negative sentences in the Simple Present Tense use the structure 'subject + to be + not + noun/adjective/adverb'.
• 😀 Interrogative sentences in the Simple Present Tense use the structure 'to be + subject + noun/adjective/adverb'.
• 😀 The Simple Present Tense is used for habitual actions, like 'I get up at 7 AM every day'.
• 😀 The Simple Present Tense is used to express general truths, such as 'The sun rises in the east'.
• 😀 Regular actions, like those scheduled (e.g., 'The restaurant opens at 6 PM'), are also described using the Simple Present Tense.
• 😀 The verb forms in the Simple Present Tense change depending on the subject, such as adding 's' or 'es' for third-person singular subjects.
• 😀 Common time expressions with the Simple Present Tense include 'always', 'every day', 'normally', and 'occasionally'.
• 😀 The script emphasizes the importance of practicing Simple Present Tense with interactive exercises and examples to ensure understanding.

Q & A

What is the Simple Present Tense used for?

The Simple Present Tense is used to describe actions that happen regularly, facts that are always true, scheduled events, and habitual actions.

Can you provide an example of a general truth in the Simple Present Tense?

An example of a general truth in the Simple Present Tense is 'The sun rises in the east.' This statement is universally true and doesn’t change.

What is the difference between the nominal and verbal forms of the Simple Present Tense?

The nominal form uses a linking verb like 'is' or 'are' followed by a noun, adjective, or adverb. The verbal form, on the other hand, uses an action verb to describe a specific action.

How do we form a negative sentence in the Simple Present Tense?

To form a negative sentence in the Simple Present Tense, use 'do not' or 'does not' (for he, she, it) after the subject, followed by the base form of the verb. For example, 'She does not like apples.'

What rule applies to verbs ending in 'o,' 'ch,' 's,' 'x,' or 'z' in the Simple Present Tense?

For verbs ending in 'o,' 'ch,' 's,' 'x,' or 'z,' you add 'es' to the base verb in the third person singular form. For example, 'go' becomes 'goes' and 'fix' becomes 'fixes.'

How do we form questions in the Simple Present Tense?

To form a question in the Simple Present Tense, place 'do' or 'does' (for he, she, it) at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the base verb. For example, 'Do you like pizza?'

When should we add 's' or 'es' to verbs in the Simple Present Tense?

We add 's' or 'es' to verbs in the third person singular form (he, she, it). For example, 'She works' or 'He goes.'

What is an example of using the Simple Present Tense for habitual actions?

An example of a habitual action in the Simple Present Tense is 'I brush my teeth every morning.' This describes an action that happens regularly.

Can you give an example of a sentence with 'to be' in the Simple Present Tense?

Sure! An example would be 'She is a doctor.' Here, 'is' is the 'to be' verb used in the Simple Present Tense.

What is the structure of a positive sentence in the Simple Present Tense for singular subjects?

The structure for a positive sentence with a singular subject is: Subject + Verb + (s/es) for third-person singular. For example, 'He eats lunch at noon.'