The document discusses the simple present tense and its uses. It is used to express events or situations that exist always, usually, or habitually. It expresses things that exist now, have existed in the past, and probably will exist in the future. Some common uses of the simple present tense include describing general facts, habitual actions using frequency adverbs, things that don't change, describing yourself, and talking about planned future events. The document also lists common question words in Indonesian including who, where, when, why, what, and how and provides examples of questions using each word.
The document discusses the simple present tense and its uses. It is used to express events or situations that exist always, usually, or habitually. It expresses things that exist now, have existed in the past, and probably will exist in the future. Some common uses of the simple present tense include describing general facts, habitual actions using frequency adverbs, things that don't change, describing yourself, and talking about planned future events. The document also lists common question words in Indonesian including who, where, when, why, what, and how and provides examples of questions using each word.
The document discusses the simple present tense and its uses. It is used to express events or situations that exist always, usually, or habitually. It expresses things that exist now, have existed in the past, and probably will exist in the future. Some common uses of the simple present tense include describing general facts, habitual actions using frequency adverbs, things that don't change, describing yourself, and talking about planned future events. The document also lists common question words in Indonesian including who, where, when, why, what, and how and provides examples of questions using each word.
expresses events or situations S + V1 or V1 + s/es 1. It makes me that exist always, usually, happy. habitually; They exist now, have existed in the past and probably will exist in the future. 2. I watch Adverbs of time : every day, every television week/month/year. every day. Adverbs of frequency : always, usually, very often, often, sometimes, never.
Simple Present Used for:
1. General Facts Examples: - Borobudur Temple is in Indonesia - There are 12 Months in a year - The sun rises in the east 2. Habitual Actions Examples: - I always go to office at 6 am every morning - They usually go to Bali Every month - Martin often gets dinner lately
Using Frequency Adverbs :
Always → 100 % Usually → 99 – 90 % Often → 90 – 75 % Sometimes → 75 – 25 % Seldom → 25 – 10 % Rarely → 10 – 1 % Never →0% 3. Things that don’t / won’t change Examples: - I like English - I am interested in foot ball - She wears glasses 4. Describing yourself Examples: - I come from… 5. Talking about things that are planned for the future Examples: - She starts the job training tomorrow - They go to Bandung tomorrow..
Question Words WHO – Menanyakan orang (Person)
Who is your teacher?
Who is your favourite artist?
WHERE – Menanyakan tempat (Place)
Where is your office?
Where do you live?
WHEN -Menanyakan waktu (Time)
When will we learn in the class?
When do you visit your parents?
WHY – Menanyakan alasan (Reason)
Why do you take this class?
Why do you love me?
WHAT – Menanyakan sesuatu (Object / Idea)
What do you like?
What do they talk about ?
HOW – Menanyakan keadaan (Condition) dan cara (Manner)