You are on page 1of 15

FOCUSING ON GRAMMAR

MK Naja, M.Pd.
ENGLISH SUBJECT
FEBI – IAIN KUDUS
THE CONCEPT

Definition

Time Marker

The Use

Formula

Examples
DEFINITION

Simple Present Tense

Is an expression (sentence) which shows an


action which goes on everyday or all the
time.

I go to campus every Monday-Friday


She always buys a chocolate
They often spend time together with their parents
TIME MARKER

EVERY Every day Every Week Every month

Adverb of frequency Often Always Usually Sometimes

Occasionally Generally Once Twice


THE USE

Why do use simple ppresent?

A. To show a habit

We drink coffee every morning.

B. To express a general truth

Water boils at 100 degrees.


The sun rises from the east.
FORMULA

Remember the formula


EXAMPLES
doesn’t
studies
Exercises
drives
don’t walk
doesn’t stop
teaches

Do the children play Does Mary watch


DO THIS EXERCISE!
THE CONCEPT

Definition

Time Marker

The Use

Formula

Examples
DEFINITION

Simple Past Tense

Is an expression (sentence) which indicates


that something happened at a specific time
in the past.

I saw the manager a few minutes ago.


She had a holiday in Turkey last year.
They went to Jakarta yesterday.
TIME MARKER

AGO Three days ago Few months ago A few seconds ago

LAST Last month Last year Last night Last time

Yesterday The day before In ... (past time)


THE USE

Why do use simple past?

To show for situations that existed for a period of time in the


past but not now.

When I was at high school, I played soccer.

I stayed in America for a month in 2017.


FORMULA

Remember the formula


EXAMPLES
Look at the following examples

3. Stewart lived in Vancouver.


4. Did she exercise?
5. I hated cooking
6. They played video games.
7. He knew the answer.
8. I forgot his name.
9. They didn’t study history.
10. Did they drive?
EXERCISE!!!

You might also like