13 November 2010
Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11
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- apa definition dari simple present tense, simple past tense, simple future tense, present perfect tense?
- using of simple present tense, simple past tense, simple future tense, present perfect tense?
- adverb of time dari simple present tense, simple past tense, simple future tense, present perfect tense?
- dan contoh-contohnya yang berbentuk nominal dan verbal
mohon jawabanyya .. saya tunggu .. .. .. trimakasih....
1. The simple present tense is used to discuss permanant situations and the frequency of events.
When something happens regularly or is a permanent situation we usually use the simple present tense. When using the simple present the verb (with the exception of the auxiliary verbs) remains in the dictionary form (verb + s with he/she/it).
Simple Present Timeline
For example:
Q) "Where do you live?" A) "I live in Germany."
Q) "Where does he live?" A) "He lives in Germany."
Q) "What do you do?" A) "I'm a teacher."
Q) "What does he do?" A) "He's a teacher."
Frequency
The simple present tense is also used to show how often something happens with adverbs of frequency - always, usually, often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom, rarely, never, etc.... And when discussing daily, weekly, monthly etc. routines.
For example:
"I always get up at 6.00."
"I never drink coffee before 12.00."
"I work on my website every day."
"Every Monday and Thursday I go to the gym."
We also use the simple present to ask for and give instructions or to discuss a series of actions.
For example:
Q) How do I make pancakes?" A) Well, first you take 4 eggs and crack them into a bowl, then you weigh out 4 oz. of flour and sieve it into the eggs. etc.
The simple present tense can also be used to discuss future events.
2. The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened at a specific time in the past. You state when it happened using a time adverb.
You form the simple past of a verb by adding -ed onto the end of a regular verb but, irregular verb forms have to be learned.
Simple Past Timeline
For example:
"Last year I took my exams."
"I got married in 1992."
It can be used to describe events that happened over a period of time in the past but not now.
For example:
"I lived in South Africa for two years."
The simple past tense is also used to talk about habitual or repeated actions that took place in the past.
For example:
"When I was a child we always went to the seaside on bank holidays."
3.
Discussing the future using going to
We say something is going to happen when it has already been planned.
For example:-
Q) Are you going to fly to Germansy?
A) No, we're going to drive.
We also use it to show something has already been decided.
For example:-
"We're going to buy a new car next year."
We also use going to when we can see something is about to happen.
For example:-
"Look at that cloud. I think it's going to rain."
"Watch out! He's going to crash into that tree!"
You can also use going to to predict the future based upon the evidence now.
For example:-
"It looks as though Manchester United are going to win the European cup.
"I think my friend Louise is going to have a baby."
!Note
Thanks to Ken Anderson for pointing out the following:-
"I'm going to Germany." isn't really the future tense. You would have to say "I'm going to go to Germany."
Discussing the future using shall/will
When we give information about the future or predict future events that are not certain we usually use shall/will.
For example:-
Q) Who do you think will win the election?" A) "I'm not sure but I think the current party will win."
We can also use shall/will to make promises for the future.
When leaving work I would say - "Goodnight, I'll (I will) see you tomorrow."
Shall/Will is often used when we just decide to do something.
For example:-
The phone is ringing - If I decide to answer the phone I would say - "I'll (I will) get it."
It can also be used in formal situations to express planned events and is preferred in formal written English.
For example:-
The party will start at 10.00pm.
4.
The present perfect simple tense is used to talk about a past time, which has very strong meaning for the present.
Present Perfect Simple Timeline
For example:
Q) Where's Jane?
A) She has gone out. She should be back in an hour.
We form the present perfect simple by using the auxilliary verb have/has and the -ed form of the regular verb (the past participle) irregular verb forms have to be learned:
Statements + | Statements - | Questions | Short answer + | Short answer - |
I've worked. | I haven't worked. | Have I worked? | Yes, I have. | No, I haven't. |
He's worked. | He hasn't worked. | Has he worked? | Yes, he has. | No, he hasn't. |
She's worked. | She hasn't worked. | Has she worked? | Yes, she has. | No, she hasn't. |
It's worked. | It hasn't worked. | Has it worked? | Yes, it has. | No, it hasn't. |
You've worked. | You haven't worked. | Have you worked? | Yes you have. | No, you haven't. |
We've worked. | We haven't worked. | Have we worked? | Yes we have. | No, we haven't. |
They've worked. | They haven't worked. | Have they worked? | Yes they have. | No, they haven't. |
The present perfect simple is used to discuss events that have just been completed at the moment of speaking.
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework?"
A) "Yes, I've just finished it."
It is often used to suggest that a past action still has an effect upon something happening in the present.
For example:
"The pound has fallen against the dollar."
It is also used to discuss unfinished time.
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework today?
A) No, I haven't done it yet.
Note - You are talking about today and today isn't finished, so you may do your homework later!
Q) Have you ever been to England?"
A) "Yes I have."
Note - You are talking about something that has happened in your life and your life isn't finished!
You can also use the present perfect to discuss something from the past but you don't want to say exactly when.
For example:
Q) "Are you learning any languages?"
A) "Yes, I've begun to learn English."
This tense is often used to discuss events that have been happening over a period of time, but aren't finished yet.
For example:
Q) "How long have you studied English for?"
A) "I've studied English for 2 years now."
However it is better (grammatically speaking) to use the Present Perfect Continuous to express yourself in this way.
For example:
Q) "How long have you been studying English for?" A) "I've been studying English for 2 years now."
Wirastuti S.Pd M.Acc 15 November 2010 0:0