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1. Simple Present
That single fast food meal narrows your arteries, leading to an increase in blood pressure.
And the quick spike in your blood sugar from eating junk foods high in refined
carbohydrates and added sugars can cause a surge in insulin, leading to a quick drop in
blood sugar. That leaves you feeling tired, cranky and hungry for more.
Source: This is Your Body on Fast Foods by Christy Bette, 2018. Retrieved from
https://www.washingtonpost.com
2. Simple Past
"This kid was smart," Indro recalled. "She had been exposed to Warkop DKI, but when she
looked at me, she saw some huge difference in terms of appearance. I have this white beard and
look much older [now]." Her comment also made him realized that Warkop DKI’s appeal was
universal, regardless of age.
Source: Tailor-Made Laughter: Warkop DKI Expands Legacy with New Cartoon Series by Vania Evan,
2021. Retrieved from https://www.thejakartapost.com
Source: Tailor-Made Laughter: Warkop DKI Expands Legacy with New Cartoon Series by Vania Evan,
2021. Retrieved from https://www.thejakartapost.com
Source: The Mine Will Destroy the Island by Raja Eben Lumbanrau, 2021. Retrieved from
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57479129
- Pattern: S + Will + Verb-1 + O/Adjective/dverb
- “The birds will become extinct”
S will V1 Adj
5. Past Continuous
“Students are crying when we got there,, teachers crying, everyone is sympathizing with
people," he told Reuters. "Everyone was confused. Then my brother called me [and said] his two
children have not been seen and [we] don't know if they are among the kidnapped."
Source: More Than 80 Students Kidnapped from Nigeria School. 2021. Retrieved from
https://www.cbsnews.com
Source: More Than 80 Students Kidnapped from Nigeria School. 2021. Retrieved from
https://www.cbsnews.com
Source: Tailor-Made Laughter: Warkop DKI Expands Legacy with New Cartoon Series by Vania Evan,
2021. Retrieved from https://www.thejakartapost.com