Belajar Simple Past Tense Mudah - Bahasa Inggris kelas 8

Summary

In this video, DJ Dewi explains the usage of the simple past tense in English, emphasizing its application for activities that occurred in the past. She introduces nominal sentences, where verbs are replaced by 'to be' and discusses how to form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences. Additionally, she outlines the differences between regular and irregular verbs, providing tips on memorizing irregular verbs through grouping methods. With engaging examples, Dewi makes the complex topic of past tense verbs more accessible, while also addressing common verb forms and their spellings.

Takeaways

• 😀 The simple past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened, such as 'yesterday,' 'last week,' or 'a long time ago.'
• 😀 Nominal sentences in the past tense do not have a verb but use 'to be' (was/were) to indicate the state.
• 😀 In positive nominal sentences, we use 'was' or 'were' after the subject (e.g., 'I was late yesterday').
• 😀 To make a negative nominal sentence, add 'not' after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'I was not late yesterday').
• 😀 Interrogative nominal sentences move the verb 'to be' to the front (e.g., 'Was I late yesterday?').
• 😀 Verbal sentences in the past tense require a verb in the past form. Positive sentences follow the structure: subject + verb (past tense).
• 😀 Negative verbal sentences are formed by adding 'did not' (or 'didn't') before the base verb (e.g., 'I didn’t walk to school').
• 😀 Interrogative verbal sentences are formed by starting with 'Did' followed by the subject and the base verb (e.g., 'Did you walk to school?').
• 😀 Regular verbs in the past tense follow a consistent pattern, usually by adding 'ed' (e.g., 'walk' becomes 'walked').
• 😀 Irregular verbs don’t follow a fixed pattern and must be memorized. Examples include 'go' (went) and 'eat' (ate).
• 😀 Memorization of irregular verbs can be made easier by grouping them into categories based on their forms (e.g., verbs where all forms are the same, or verbs with different forms).

Q & A

What is the simple past tense used for?

The simple past tense is used to express an activity that has already happened in the past, such as something that occurred yesterday or a long time ago.

What is a nominal sentence in English?

A nominal sentence is a sentence that does not have a verb in it. Instead, the verb is replaced by a 'to be' verb (am, is, are, was, were). For example, 'I was late yesterday.'

How do we form a negative sentence in the simple past tense?

To form a negative sentence in the simple past tense, add 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'I was not late yesterday.'

How do you form an interrogative sentence in the simple past tense?

For interrogative sentences, move the 'to be' verb to the front of the sentence. For example, 'Was I late yesterday?' or 'Were they late yesterday?'

What are the three types of verbs in English, according to the script?

The three types of verbs in English are regular verbs, irregular verbs, and auxiliary verbs.

What is the structure for positive sentences with verbs in the simple past tense?

The structure for positive sentences in the simple past tense is: Subject + Verb (e.g., 'I walked', 'She talked').

What are the three main rules for spelling regular verbs in the past tense?

1. If the verb ends with 'm,' add 'ed' (e.g., 'clam' becomes 'clammed'). 2. If the verb ends with consonant + vowel + consonant, double the last consonant before adding 'ed' (e.g., 'stop' becomes 'stopped'). 3. If the verb ends with consonant + 'y,' change 'y' to 'i' before adding 'ed' (e.g., 'cry' becomes 'cried').

How do irregular verbs differ from regular verbs?

Irregular verbs do not follow a set pattern for their past tense forms, so they must be memorized. In contrast, regular verbs follow specific spelling rules to form their past tense.

What is one method to memorize irregular verbs?

One method to memorize irregular verbs is to group them into categories based on their forms. For example, verbs where the first, second, and third forms are the same, or where the second and third forms are the same.

Can you give an example of an irregular verb from the script?

An example of an irregular verb from the script is 'go,' which changes to 'went' in the past tense and 'gone' in the past participle.