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Understanding Simple Present Tense

The document discusses the simple present tense in English grammar. It explains that the simple present tense is used to describe regular or habitual actions. It provides examples of using the simple present tense in positive, negative, and interrogative sentences. Formulas are given for constructing sentences using the simple present tense of verbs and the verbs "to be". Common uses of the simple present tense include actions happening now or regularly, expressing feelings, facts, habits, and general truths.

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Understanding Simple Present Tense

The document discusses the simple present tense in English grammar. It explains that the simple present tense is used to describe regular or habitual actions. It provides examples of using the simple present tense in positive, negative, and interrogative sentences. Formulas are given for constructing sentences using the simple present tense of verbs and the verbs "to be". Common uses of the simple present tense include actions happening now or regularly, expressing feelings, facts, habits, and general truths.

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Simple Present Tense

Nama : Ni Made Citra Sintya Dewi


NIM : 1913041024
Rombel : 39
Prodi : Pendidikan Biologi

Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha


2019
Simple Present Tense
Simple present tense is a tense that is used to describe an action that is regular, true
or normal. The simple present is a verb tense with two main uses. We use the simple
present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regulary
(or unceasingly, which is why it’s sometimes called present indefinite). Depending
on the person, the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding
–s or –es to the end.

We use the present tense:

1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.


2. To express feelings (sensations), senses (sense), thought/opinions and
ownership.
3. For state a fact.
4. For express a habit.
5. For express things that are always/generally true.

Formula

To Be Verbs
Positive (+) S + am/is/are + predicate S + verb + object
Negative (-) S + am/is/are + not + S + don’t/doesn’t + verb +
predicate object
Interrogative (?) Am/is/are + S + Do/Does + S + verb + object?
predicate?

Example

Affirmative

1. I write homework in home everynight.


2. She play badminton in the field
3. We go to the mall on weekend
4. I read book every night
Negative

1. I don’t like durian.


2. Widya doesn’t speak English
3. I don’t have time for chat with you.
4. Citra doesn’t go to campus in the afternoon.

Interrogative

1. Do you like me?


2. Does she need to go to hospital?
3. Do they want to go to Gung dewi’s home?
4. Do they go to beach on weekend?
References:

Darma Utami,Ketut Herya,dkk. 2016. English for Personality Development.


Singaraja: Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha.

Grammargeek. 2018. Present Simple Tense: Useful Rules & Example. Available at
https://7esl.com/present-simple-tense/. Download on 2th October 2019.

“Simple Present Tense English Grammar Rules”. Available at


https://www.grammar.cl/Present/Simple.htm. Download on 2th October
2019.

Deari. 2017. Contoh Kalimat Simple Present Tense yaitu Positif Negatif Introgatif.
Available at https://englishcoo.com/contoh-kalimat-simple-present-tense/.

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