Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense is a fundamental topic in learning English and it is important to master it in order to
communicate effectively. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Simple Present Tense, including its
meaning, forms, usage, irregular verbs, examples, and exercises.
Pengertian Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense is a verb tense used to express a habit, action, or condition that is occurring regularly in the
present.

It is also used for general truths, scientific facts, and instructions. The Simple Present Tense is formed by adding -s or -es
to the base form of the verb for the third person singular, except for modals and auxiliaries.
Rumus Simple Present Tense
Positif (+) Negatif (-) Interrogatif (? )
• S + V1(s/es) + O • S + do/does + not + V1 + O • Wh-word + do/does + S +
V1 + O
Contoh Kalimat Simple Present Tense dalam
Bentuk Positif, Negatif, dan Interrogatif

Positif Negatif Interrogatif

Saya Saya makan nasi setiap Saya tidak makan nasi Apakah saya makan
pagi. setiap pagi. nasi setiap pagi?

Dia Dia bekerja dari pagi Dia tidak bekerja dari Apa dia bekerja dari
sampai malam. pagi sampai malam. pagi sampai malam?

Kita Kita semua belajar di Kita semua tidak Apa kita semua belajar
kelas bahasa Inggris. belajar di kelas bahasa di kelas bahasa
Inggris. Inggris?
Kegunaan Simple Present Tense

1 Expressing Habits and Routines 2 Stating Facts and Generalizations

We always wear helmets when we ride our bikes. The Earth revolves around the sun.

3 Describing Perpetual Situations 4 Expressing Opinions, Thoughts, and

Feelings
The train arrives at the station every hour.
I think the movie is boring.
Kata Kerja Tak Beraturan dalam Simple
Present Tense

Irregular verbs are verbs that take on an unpredictable form in the present tense.

Some examples of these verbs are: have, go, take, eat, sit, and put.

These verbs do not follow the rule of adding -s or -es to the base form. Instead, their form changes in unpredictable ways.
It is essential to memorize these verbs to use them correctly in sentences.
Contoh Percakapan Simple Present Tense

Example 1 Example 2
John: How often do you go to the gym? Sam: Do you enjoy your job?

Jane: I go to the gym four times a week. Alice: Yes, I love my job. It's challenging and fulfilling.
Latihan Soal Simple Present Tense
Choose the correct form of the verb
"play" in Simple Present Tense:
He ___________ golf every weekend.
Change the verb "write" into Simple
Present Tense:
She ___________ a novel every year.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of
the verb "be" in Simple Present Tense:
We ___________ happy with our new house.
Complete the question with the correct
form of the verb "have" in Simple
Present Tense:
___________ you breakfast every morning?