Simple Present

Tense
 Definition

Simple Present Tense is a simple sentence that is used to describe a daily

activity or daily habit. Present tense also states an action or activity that is
taking place or happening at the present time in a simple form.
 Function
Simple Present Tense can be used as follows:
A. Used to express a habit that is carried out at a certain time
(habits).
Example: I only eat vegetables
B. Used to express an activity that is repeated (repeated actions).
Example : My parents are always at home on Sunday
C. Used to express a general truth, a general truth that
happens continuously (general truth)
Example: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west
D. Used to express an instruction or directions (instructions or directions)
Example: Open the bottle and pour the contents into glass
E. Used to express situations that do not change (fixed arrangements)
Example : Our new year starts on the 1st January
F. Used to express with future constructions (with future constructions)
Example : She'll see you before she leaves
Verbal Sentence
Verbal sentences used to express Simple Present Tense sentences that use verbs (VERB)
Example
+ Subject + Verb 1 + Object
- Subject + DON'T / DOESN'TContoh
+ Verb: 1 + Object
? DO / DOES + Subject + Verb 1 + Object? + I speak English everyday
? Question Word + DO/ DOES + Subject + Verb 1? She speaks English everyday
- I don't speak English
She doesn't speak English
Do you speak English?
? Answer: Yes I do, atau No, I don't
Does she speak English?
Answer: Yes She does, atau No, She
doesn’t
? Why do you speak English everyday ?
 Type
Positif (+) Negatif (-)

The formula for positive verbal sentences The formula for negative verbal
used is: sentences used is: For subjects I, You,
For the subject I, You, We, They: We, They:

Subyek + do + not + infinitive (Verb

Subyek + infinitive (Verb 1)
1)

For He, She, It subjects: For He, She, It subjects:

Subyek + does + not + infinitive (Verb
Subyek + infinitive (Verb 1) 1)
+ s/es
Nominal
Sentence
Expressing Simple Present Tense sentences that do not use verbs (Non
VERB)
Example
+ Subject + To be 1 + Non Verb + Object
- Subject + To be 1 + NOT + Non Verb + Object
? To be 1 + Subject + Non Verb + Object? + I am a teacher.
? Question Word + To be 1 + Subject + Non Verb + Object? She is a teacher.
- I am not a teacher.
She is not a teacher.
Are you a teacher?
? Answer: Yes I am, atau No, I am not
Is she a teacher?
Answer: Yes She is, atau No, She is not
What are you ?
? Answer: I am a teacher
Where is your sister ?
Answer: She is here

Positive Nominal
Subyek + To be + Noun Adjective/Adverb
Information :
Non-verb or not a verb (verb), can
be a noun (noun), adjective
(adjective) or adverb (adverb). To
be (is, am, are) adapted to the
subject of the sentence. - is for the
subject He, She, It - are for the
subject We, You, They - am for the
subject I
Negative nominal
Subyek + To be + not +Noun
Adjective/Adverb
Description:
Negative nominal sentences are
formed by adding a not after.
Example : You are not sad.
Nominal tanya
To be + Subyek + Noun
Adjective/Adverb
Description :
This nominal sentence is
formed with to be at the
beginning of the sentence
Example : Are you sad?
Thank You