Simple present tense adalah kalimat Tenses bahasa inggris yang berfungsi untuk
menjelaskan, menyatakan dan mengungkapkan fakta kebenaran umum (general truth).
kebiasaan seseorang serta aktivitas yang dilakukan seseorang pada saat itu. Rumus
present tense adalah sebagai berikut
[+] 5+V1+0
(-) 5+do/does+not+V1+0
(?) De/does+not+5+V1+0
(Nominal) 5 + ls / a * m / a * re + C
Pemakaian simple present tense harus mengikuti ketentuan berikut. Bentuk orang
ketiga tunggal (he, she,it) harus menambahkan akhiran"-s atau-es" pada akhir
kata kerja.
Aturannya adalah sebagai berikut.
1. Penambahan akhiran "s" padą kata kerja infinitive
read-reads
drink-drinks
eat-eats
2. Jika kata kerja berakhiran "y" didahuli huruf vokal maka harus ditambahkan "-s" pada
akhir kata kerja
play-plays
stay – stays
buy – buys
3. Jika kata kerja berakhiran "y" didahuli huruf konsonan maka harus ditambahkan "es"
pada akhir kata kerja
try - tries
study-studies
fhy - fhes
4. Penambahan akhira "es" juga terjadi pada kata berakhiran -s, -x, -ch, sh, dan-o
catch-catches
push-pushes
go-goes
Contoh kalimat:
I am smart
She is smart
You are smart
Dari penjelasan pertama kita mengetahui bahwa kalimat present tense dapat digunakan
untuk menjelaskan general truth, kebiasaan atau kejadian sekarang yang dilakukan
seseorang pada saat itu. Namun, pada pembahasan kita kali ini kita hanya akan
membahas contoh kalimat general truth saja.
The present continuous of any verb is composed of two parts- the present tense of
the verb to be the present participle of the main verb.
(The form of the present participle is: base+ing, eg talking, playing, moving, smiling)
a. to describe an action that is going on at this moment. You are using the Internet.
You are studying English grammar.
b. to describe an action that is going on during this period of time or a trend: Are you
still working for the same company? More and more people are becoming
vegetarian. C to describe an action or event in the future, which has already been
planned or prepared We're going on holiday tomorrow. I'm meeting my boyfriend
tonight. Are they visiting you next winter?
d to describe a temporary event or situation: He usually plays the drums, but he's
playing bass
guitar tonight. The weather forecast was good, but it's raining at the moment.
A) Positive
subject+to be (am, is, are) + Verb-ing+ object
She is doing her homework now
b)Negative
sub / a * ct + tobs + not + verb - ina + oblact
She is not doing her homework now
C) Interrogative
tobe + nubiect + verb - Ine + abiect
bs she doing her homework now?
3)Degree of comparison
Degree of Comparison
C) Positive Degree
Membandingkan dua hal yang sama dalam sebuah pernyataan atau kalimat. Ciri-ciri
penggunaanya sebagai berikut.
as... as
the same as
Example:
2. Comparative Degree
Membandingkan dua hal yang berbeda. Ciri-ciri penggunaannya sebagai berikut.
..er+than
more\ than
Example:
The... est in, of, among The most in, of, among
Example:
a. This is the most expensive computer in the store.
b. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
D) Recount Text
Recount is a text which retells events or experiences in the past. Its purpose is either
to inform or to entertain the audience. There is no complication among the
participants and that differentiates from narrative
Definition of Recount
1. Notice
For example:
c Notice prohibition informs people that they are forbidden to do what is written
Actually, notice command, caution. and prohibition are almost the same, they are
short and simple information intended for the crowds
The notice above clearly commands someone to keep the door closed whether one
is in or out the room. The notice is easy to understand and easy to read it is also
written by using simple words and concise that everyone who reads the commarsi
will derstand it easily.
Functions of the notice:
b. To give direction.
. Who to contact
Announcement is often seen in public area such as at school, hospital and other
public places. The following example is an announcement about English Club
Program at school.
2. Announcement
PRESENT CONTINIUS
I am listening radio right now. ...
Are you watching Jurassic World movie? (Apakah kamu menonton film Jurassic
Park?)
He is not going to Brenda's birthday party. ...
Tika and Tina are eating soto ayam now. ...
Linda is not going to school today because she is sick.
DEGREE OF COMPARISSON
My sister is as smart as me. ...
My teacher is as beutiful as my Mother. ...
Toyota is as expensive as Mitsubishi. ...
My Father is as handsome as my boyfriend. ...
Today's sun is as bright as yesterday. ...
RECOUNT TEXT
Orientation. I spent my last summer holiday in Seoul, South Korea. ...
Orientation. Last Wednesday was a tiring day. ...
Orientation. Last year was the best experience I've ever got. ...
Orientation. Last week was the first day I came late to school. ...
Orientation. I loved spicy food so much.
NOTICE
Littering is prohibited.
Do not step on the grass.
Taking pictures is not allowed.
Please take off your shoes before entering the library.
Keep slient.
ANNOUNCEMENT
-Attention, Please.
To celebrate our school anniversary, there will be held a musical competition that
involve all the school members including teachers, students, and all the staff. The
musical competition will be divided into several categories: singing, drama, poem,
and many more.
-To: All students of Ikanada Senior High School
To celebrate the Independent Day, our school will have a welcoming competition
with varieties activities. The competition will be held on Saturday, 16th of August
2019 and it will be started at 07.30 am.
Don’t forget to register your class members to our committee and choose the most
appropriate competition you will join. Free registration, full of prizes.
-Attention!
All members of English extracurricular at SMA N 5 Yogyakarta are highly
recommended to join an English Competition held by English International Course.
The competition information is in the following.
-To: All Students
In celebrating the Hero’s Day, our Student School Organization will organize some
interesting programs and competitions. Following the schedule, there will be held
English Speech Contest, Wall Magazine Competition and Story Telling Contest.
-Our school will hold a holiday camp next week. Following the agenda, there will
be several scout competitions. All students have to join the camp and register to
the competition. This activity will take place at Gapura Camp Site, Bandung and
will last for two days from 10th – 11th July 2020.