SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE,SOAL & KUNCI JAWAB (Revised Edition) (@fxsurana9258)

Summary

In this video, the concept of the simple present tense is explained, including its use to express habits, facts, and general truths. The video covers the verb forms for different subjects, such as the basic verb form for plural subjects and the addition of 's' or 'es' for singular ones. It also addresses the use of auxiliary verbs like 'do' and 'does' in negative and interrogative sentences. Common adverbs used with the simple present tense, like 'always' and 'usually,' are also discussed. The video concludes with practice questions to test understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple present tense is used to express habits, realities, and general truths.
• 😀 The verb form for the simple present tense depends on the subject: use the base form for 'I', 'you', 'they', and plural nouns; add 's' or 'es' for third-person singular ('he', 'she', 'it').
• 😀 For verbs ending in 'ss', 'sh', 'ch', 'x', or 'o', add 'es' (e.g., 'kiss' becomes 'kisses', 'catch' becomes 'catches').
• 😀 When a verb ends in a consonant + 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' before adding 'es' (e.g., 'study' becomes 'studies').
• 😀 If a sentence lacks a main verb, use 'to be' (is, am, or are) as the verb, depending on the subject.
• 😀 'To be' uses 'is' for third-person singular (he, she, it), 'am' for 'I', and 'are' for plural subjects (they, we, you).
• 😀 Common adverbs used in the simple present tense include 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'never', and 'sometimes'.
• 😀 In negative sentences, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) plus the base form of the verb.
• 😀 In interrogative sentences, start with 'do' (for plural subjects) or 'does' (for third-person singular) followed by the base form of the verb.
• 😀 In third-person singular positive sentences, the main verb must have 's' or 'es' added (e.g., 'She buys', 'He plays').
• 😀 The sentence pattern for the simple present tense is: [Subject] + [Verb] in positive, negative, or interrogative form depending on the context.

Q & A

What is the main function of the simple present tense?

The simple present tense is used to express habits, general truths, and present realities.

What is the rule for forming the simple present tense for plural subjects like 'they', 'we', 'I', and 'you'?

For plural subjects, the base form of the verb is used, without adding 's' or 'es'. For example, 'They play', 'We go'.

How is the simple present tense formed for singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

For singular subjects, the verb is in its base form with 's' or 'es' added. For example, 'She plays', 'He goes'.

What are the rules for adding 's' or 'es' to verbs in the simple present tense?

Generally, 's' is added to the verb. For verbs ending in 'ss', 'sh', 'ch', 'x', or 'o', 'es' is added. For verbs ending in a consonant + 'y', the 'y' changes to 'ies'.

What is the role of the auxiliary verb 'to be' in the simple present tense?

If a sentence does not have a main verb, the auxiliary verb 'to be' (is, am, are) is used to form the sentence.

Which adverbs are commonly used with the simple present tense?

Common adverbs used with the simple present tense include 'always', 'usually', 'frequently', 'often', 'seldom', and 'never'.

How do you convert the sentence 'They buy a house' into a negative sentence?

The negative form of the sentence 'They buy a house' is 'They don't buy a house.'

How do you form a question in the simple present tense for the sentence 'She buys a house'?

The question form of 'She buys a house' is 'Does she buy a house?'

What happens to the verb in negative and interrogative sentences in the simple present tense?

In negative and interrogative sentences, the verb returns to its base form, as auxiliary verbs 'do' or 'does' are used.

How do contractions like 'don't', 'doesn't', and 'isn't' affect sentence formation in the simple present tense?

Contractions like 'don't' (do not), 'doesn't' (does not), and 'isn't' (is not) are commonly used in negative sentences to simplify and shorten the phrase.