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VIIB

SIMPLE PRESENT
TENSE
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Definition
simple present tense is a verb to express events
that are happening at this time. The simple
present tense verb is often used in English
sentences for everyday life
Function
The function of the simple present tense is to
express facts, habits, truths, and situations
that are permanent. There are several other
explanations for the functions of the simple
present tense, namely: The simple present
tense is used to express general truths or
facts
Rules
The simple present
tense formula is
Subject + V1 (s/es) +
object. Subject
He/She/It, a positive
verb followed by the
affix s/es. Discussion:
This sentence states a
general truth, that most
animals kill just to get
food
Rules Nominal Rules Verbal
(+) S + To Be + (+) S + V1/S + O
Noun/Adj/Adv (-) S + Do/Does Not +
(-) S + To Be + Not + V1 + O
Noun/Adj/Adv (?) Do/Does + S + V1 +
(?) To Be + S + O
Noun/Adj/Adv + ?
Adverbs Of frequency
100% Always Second
Usually Minute
Often Hour
50% Sometimes →
Every Day
Seldom Week
Rarely Month
0% Never Year
Example Nominal Example Verbal
(+) Jokowi is a good presidentsn (+) Nana feels lonely
(+) Mega is very strong (+) Guin wants money
(-) Jokowi is not good presidentsn (-) Nana does not feel lonely
(-) Mega is not very strong (-) Guin does not want money
(?) Is Jokowi a good presidentsn? (?) Does Nana feel lonely?
(?) Is Mega a very strong? (?) Does Guin want money?
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