SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE (Part 1) ~ Video Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris

Summary

This video provides an insightful lesson on the simple present tense in English, emphasizing its importance due to its frequent usage. It covers the use of the simple present tense to express general truths, habits, routines, and permanent situations. Examples in both English and Indonesian are provided for clarity. The video explains the structure of verbal and nominal sentences, the role of adverbs of frequency, and the rules for conjugating verbs with subjects. Additionally, it outlines the positive, negative, and question forms, followed by exercises for viewers to practice their understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple present tense is frequently used in English and important to understand.
• 📅 Simple present tense is used for general truths, habits, routines, and permanent situations.
• 🌞 Example of general truth: 'The sun is hot'.
• 💡 Example of habits and routines: 'We sleep every night'.
• 🏠 Example of a permanent situation: 'She lives in Indonesia'.
• 🕒 Adverbs of frequency like 'always', 'usually', and 'sometimes' are often used with simple present tense.
• 🔧 Simple present sentences can be divided into verbal and nominal sentences.
• 📝 Verbal sentences include a subject and a main verb, like 'I sleep every night'.
• 📚 Nominal sentences use a subject and a form of 'to be' as the main verb, like 'I am happy'.
• ❗ For positive sentences, use verb forms based on the subject. Add 's' or 'es' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Q & A

What is the simple present tense mainly used for?

The simple present tense is mainly used to talk about general truths, habits, routines, and situations that are permanent or tend to stay the same over time.

How is the simple present tense structured for positive verbal sentences?

For positive verbal sentences, the structure is: Subject + Verb 1 (base form) or Verb 1 + 's'/'es'. The verb stays in its base form for subjects like 'I', 'you', 'they', 'we', but with 'he', 'she', or 'it', an 's' or 'es' is added to the verb.

Can you give an example of a simple present tense sentence expressing a general truth?

An example of a sentence expressing a general truth is: 'The sun is hot.'

What is the difference between verbal and nominal sentences in the simple present tense?

Verbal sentences use an action verb, while nominal sentences use a form of the verb 'to be' to link the subject to an adjective, noun, or other complement. For example, 'I sleep every night' is a verbal sentence, and 'I am happy' is a nominal sentence.

When do you use 'do' and 'does' in negative and question forms of the simple present tense?

'Do' is used with subjects 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'. 'Does' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'. In negative sentences, 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) is added before the verb. In questions, 'do' or 'does' comes at the beginning.

How do adverbs of frequency work with the simple present tense?

Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens and are often used with the simple present tense. Examples include 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'sometimes', 'rarely', and 'never'. They typically come before the main verb or after the verb 'to be'.

What are some verbs that change irregularly in the third-person singular form?

Some irregular verbs in the third-person singular form are: 'do' becomes 'does', 'go' becomes 'goes', and 'have' becomes 'has'.

What is an example of a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

An example of a negative sentence is: 'She doesn't drink coffee.'

How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

To form questions in the simple present tense, you start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject, and then the base form of the verb. For example: 'Do they study English?' or 'Does he study English?'

What is the role of the subject in simple present tense sentences?

The subject is the person or thing performing the action. In English, subjects include pronouns like 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'. The form of the verb in simple present tense depends on the subject.