Perbedaan Verbal dan Nominal Sentence Dalam Simple Present Tense - #dirumahaja

Summary

In this video, the instructor explains the key differences between verbal and nominal sentences in English. Verbal sentences use verbs to describe actions, such as 'I read a book' or 'I cook rice,' while nominal sentences use the verb 'to be' combined with an adjective or noun, like 'I am from Indonesia.' Common mistakes include mixing the two sentence types. The video emphasizes understanding these distinctions for proper sentence structure and includes examples and a practice question for viewers to check their understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Verbal sentences use verbs (action words) to convey the main action of the sentence.
• 😀 Example of verbal sentence: 'I cook rice' or 'He reads a book.'
• 😀 In negative verbal sentences, we use 'do not' or 'don't'.
• 😀 In question sentences with verbal structure, 'do' or 'does' is placed at the beginning.
• 😀 Nominal sentences do not use verbs but use a form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are, was, were).
• 😀 Example of nominal sentence: 'I am from Indonesia' or 'She is beautiful.'
• 😀 In negative nominal sentences, 'not' is added after 'to be'.
• 😀 In question sentences with nominal structure, the form of 'to be' is placed at the beginning.
• 😀 A common mistake is mixing verbal and nominal sentences, like saying 'I am come from Indonesia' instead of 'I come from Indonesia.'
• 😀 To avoid errors, decide whether you are using a verbal or nominal structure and stay consistent in your sentence.
• 😀 The lesson includes a practice exercise where viewers must determine if the sentence 'I learn English at LC Language Center' is verbal or nominal.

Q & A

What is the main difference between verbal and nominal sentences?

Verbal sentences use action verbs to express what the subject is doing, while nominal sentences use 'to be' (am/are/is) and do not include action verbs. Nominal sentences often involve an adjective or noun after 'to be'.

Can you give an example of a verbal sentence?

An example of a verbal sentence is 'I read a book.' The verb 'read' shows the action performed by the subject.

What is a key feature of nominal sentences?

A key feature of nominal sentences is the use of 'to be' (am/are/is) instead of action verbs. For example, 'I am here' is a nominal sentence.

How do you form a negative verbal sentence?

To form a negative verbal sentence, you use 'don't' or 'doesn't' depending on the subject. For example, 'I don't read books.'

How do you form a negative nominal sentence?

To form a negative nominal sentence, you add 'not' after the 'to be' verb. For example, 'I am not here.'

What is the correct structure of a question in a verbal sentence?

In a verbal sentence, the question structure is formed by placing the auxiliary verb at the start of the sentence. For example, 'Do you read books?'

What is the structure of a question in a nominal sentence?

In a nominal sentence, the question structure is formed by placing the 'to be' verb at the beginning. For example, 'Am I beautiful?'

Why is it incorrect to say 'I am come from Indonesia'?

It is incorrect because 'I am come from Indonesia' combines the structures of verbal and nominal sentences. The correct forms are 'I am from Indonesia' (nominal) or 'I come from Indonesia' (verbal).

What common mistake do students make when using verbal and nominal sentences?

A common mistake is mixing the structures of verbal and nominal sentences, such as saying 'I am come from Indonesia' instead of correctly choosing between 'I am from Indonesia' or 'I come from Indonesia.'

How can learners check their understanding of verbal and nominal sentences?

Learners can check their understanding by translating sentences and identifying whether they are verbal or nominal. For example, translating 'I learn English at LC Language Center' and determining the sentence type.