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Simple Present Tense

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Simple Present Tense


when we learn to speak English well in elementary through high school even when we are in college, of course, we are not familiar with English tenses his name of course, we are tired of even discussing what it tenses but what's wrong when we want to try to want to multiply new explanation which would add to the understanding you regarding Tesnes. Well, on this occasion the author tries to explain one of the 12 tenses the Simple Present Tense. Check this out!!! :D

A. Explanation of Simple Present Tense


There are several explanations of the Simple Present Tense which of course we need to understand together. By Raymond Murphy (2003: 4) says that "We use the prsent simple to talk about things in general. We use it to say that something happens all the time or Repeatedly, or that something is true in general." We use the Simple Present to talk about things in general. We use the Simple Present to express something that happens all the time or repeatedly, or stating something common truth. Meanwhile, according to Michel Swan (2005: 448) says "When we talk about permanent situations, or about things that happen Regularly or all the time (not just around now), we usually use the simple present tense". When we talk about permanent situations, or about things that happen regularly or all the time (not just now), we usually use the simple present. Clearer explanation of the simple present tense of the Betty (2002: 2) which states that "in general, the simple prsent expresses events or situations that exist always, usually, habitually; they exist now, have Existed in the past, and probably will exist in the futur ". Generally, states the simple present events or situations that always (always), usually (usually), used (habitually) there; simple prsente exist at the present time (now), there has been in the past (past), and the possibility of will be there in the future (future).

B. Simple Present Tense formula


Simple present tense is formed from the verb-1 (present tense) or linking verb "be" (is, am, are). What is a verb-1? Verb-1 is a bare infinitive with the addition of-s or-es specific to a singular subject noun (singular noun: Tita, book, car) or the third person singular pronoun (third-person singular pronouns: she, he, it).

Thus the formula for the simple present tense positive sentences, negative and interrogative is as follows. Kalimat positif (+) negatif (-) interogatif (?) Rumus Simple Present Tense S + V-1 S +/- auxiliary(do/does) + bare infinitive S + be(am/is/are) S + aux. verb(do/does) + not + bare infinitive S + be(am/is/are) + not Do/Does + S + bare infinitive Be(am/is/are) + S Contoh Simple Past Tense She likes eating out The children are naughty. She doesnt like eating out The children arent naughty Does she like eating out Are the children naughty

Notes :
On the positive sentence, normally auxiliary verb (do / does) not used, but only used if necessary to give emphasis on the necessity to take action verb.

C. Change suffix (Suffix) e / es In the Simple Present Tense


There are changes in the Verb (verb) when we use the simple present tense dipengaruahi by numbers (numbers) and people (persons). Changes in the Verb (verb) if found suffix (suffix) e / es are:

Information Verb (Verb) ending in-s,-sh,-ch,-x,-z, or-o get the suffix-ice.

Verb Miss Wash Watch Fix BuzzDo Cry Hurry Reply

Verb + e / es Misses Washes Watches Fixes Buzzes Does Cries Hurries Replies

Verb (Verb) ending in-y, which is preceded by consonants (consonant) get the suffix (suffix)-es denganmerubah suffix-y to-i.

Enjoy Stay But for Verb (verb) ending in-y, which is preceded by a vowel (vowel), obtain the suffix (suffix)-s with no change in the suffix-y to-i In addition to the criteria Verb (verb) above, to get the suffix-s. Work Sit Get

Enjoys Stays

Works Sits Gets

Exception of the three criteria above.

Have

Has

D. Form of the Simple Present Tense


Simple Present Tense can be formed into three sentences, affirmative, question, and negative, such as the following: Affrimative I work You work He works She works It works We work They work Question Do I work? Do you work? Does he work? Does she work? Does it work? Do we work? Do they work? Negative I do not work You do not work He does not work She does not work It does not work We do not work They do not work

E. Use end Example of Simple Present Tense


If we look together, from the explanations of grammar to three experts on the fact we've been able to draw some understanding of the use of simple presnet tense. 1. Simple presnt tense is used to express the events that occur in general (general) whose truth is not in doubt. The common occurrence not only strain the current time (now) but can also occur in lamapu time (past) or even likely to occur in the future (future). Example: a. The earth goes arround the sun. b. Bees honey makeup. c. Water boils at 100 Celsius.

* Remarks: Incident a "the earth goes arround the sun" (the earth around the sun) is a common occurrence that the truth is not in doubt. The incident also occurred in the present (now), has occurred in the past lamapu (past), and is likely to occur in the future (future). So also in effect on the incidence of b and c. 2. Simple present tense is used for events are always expressed (always), usually (usually), used (habitually) do. Usually in the present tense sentences using time adverbs such as: always, usually, habitually, permanently, repetedly, every day / week / month / year, etc. The incident is also not bound by the present (now), but also can occur during lamapu (past) or even the possibility could occur in the future (future) Example: a. Rini always reads grammar books in the library. b. John plays football every Sunday afternoon. c. I usually eat my breakfast omelet as.

* Remarks: Genesis A, "Rini always reads grammar books in the library" (Rini obtaining reading grammar books in the library), is a common occurrence that no doubt were correct. The

incident also occurred in the present (now), has occurred in the past lamapu (past), and is likely to occur in the future (future). So also in effect on the incidence of b and c. Additional of used by simple present tense 3. The simple present tense is used to express a sequence of events that is usually used when a demonstration (demonstration), giving commentar (commentaries) or giving instruction (instruction). Example: a. How to make an omlet - First I take a bowl and break two eggs into it. Next ... b. Iniesta passes to Messi, Messi shoots, and it's a goal! c. How to get the station - You go stright on the traffic light, then turn left you ...
4. Factual (general truths / facts are irrefutable) Example: The sun rises from the east and sets in the west. 5. Use the simple present tense verb stative (non-action verb) to express a feeling (feeling), senses (sense), mind (mental state), and ownership (possession). example: a. She loves dancing. b. I see tears in your eyes c. We agree with the speaker's opinion. d. My brother owns a new house.

6. The simple present tense is used to talk about plans or schedules in the future but it has a period close to the present. Generally talk about transportation or event. Verb commonly used include: arrive, come, and leave. example: a. The ship leaves the harbor this night at 7 o'clock b. He arrives from Osaka at 1 pm. c. The ceremony starts at nine.

7. The simple present tense is used in the conditional if type 1 example: a. If you meet the naughty boy, your parents will be angry. b. I will go swimming if I have free time.

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