Primbon English Kelas X Chapter 8

Chapter 8

#   Simple Present Tense   #

The function of simple present is use to explain an event that happen now, it also forms a habitual action, general truth, command and request.

Simple Present:

Past                                      Future	The simple present is used to indicate a situation that exists right now, at the moment of speaking.	Þ      I smell something delicious. Þ      Jane needs a glass of water right now. Þ      They have a big house.
Past                                      Future	The simple present says something was true in the past, is true in the present, and will be true in the future. It is used for general statements of fact.	Þ      Monkey swings from branch to branch. Þ      Kind words make people happy. Þ      God loves us.
Past      ?                       ?      Future	The simple present is used for habitual or everyday activity.	Þ      I watch TV three hours every night. Þ      English class begins at 7am. Þ      Father usually reads newspaper every morning.

The formula of simple present tense :

I . Nominal:

(+) She is a nurse.

S  + To be + Compliment

(-) She is not a nurse.

S  + To be + not + Compliment

(?) Is she a nurse?

To be  +   S   +  Compliment + ?

When using word questions (W/H questions such as What, Who, When, Why, Where, Which, How), we simply put the question word in the beginning of the sentence and followed by the form of question pattern above.

Example:

Why is she angry?

W/H question + to be  +   S   +  Compliment + ?

II. Verbal:

(+) S + Verb₁ -s/es + O / C / adv     

Tony study English everyday.

(-) S + Do/Does+not+Verb₁ + O / C / adv

Tony does not study English everyday.

(?) Do/Does+ Subject + Verb₁ + O / C / adv

Does Tony study English everyday?

Spelling of third person singular forms

Most verbs: Add -s to infinitive	work ® works drink ® drinks meet ® meets
Verbs ending in consonants + y: Change y to I and add -es	Fly ® flies Cry ® cries Rely ® relies
Verbs ending in -s, -z, -ch, or -x : Add -es to infinitive	Miss ® misses Buzz ® buzzes Watch ® watches Push ® pushes Fix ®fixes
Exceptions:	Have ® has go ® goes do ® does