Simple Present Tense Formula for Simple Present Tense is: Subject + Verb1 + Object + Modifier Note: if the

subject is followed by the adjective or a noun, use be: is / am / are. Is used if the subject was singular that he, she, it and the noun that can be replaced with the subject pronoun he, She, or it; Am if the subject of his I; Whereas, if the subject of his are you, They, or We. Subject pronouns I, you, They, We, and the noun which can be replaced with I, you, They or We called a plural subject. For example : 1. Farmers in Jati Bali grow rice crops twice a year. (Petani-petani di Jati Bali bercocok tanam padi dua kali setahun). 2. Some students usually conduct research on vegetative plant propagations. (Beberapa siswa biasanya melakukan penelitian pada perbanyakan tanaman vegetatif). 3. Transpiration starts to increase at 8 a.m. (Transpirasi mulai meningkat jam 8 pagi). Note: In examples 1 and 2 used a plural verb because its plural subject, while in the third example of the singular verb is used [verb1 + (s or es)] because it was preceded by a singular subject. When verb1 added the letters s and when added to the letter of ice so that it becomes singular verb is correct? Almost all the singular verb is formed by adding the letter s at the end verb1 (ie Verb1 + s). However, given the number of verbs very much, then that needs to be understood / memorized now is when we have to add ice. Its provisions is that if verb1 ending with the letter "o, x, ch, y, th, s, and sh" then Verb1 + es. For example : Verb1 go do box watch pinch punch study Verb1 + es goes does boxes watches pinches punches studies Meaning Pergi melakukan/mengerjakan bertinju menonton mencubit memukul belajar

cry fly try press pass smash brush bath sooth

cries flies tries presses passes smashes brushes bathes soothes

menangis terbang mencoba menekan, tindis lulus, meloloskan memukul menyikat mandi menenangkan

wash washes mencuci Note: The letter 'y' is preceded by a consonant turns into 'i' (See: studies, tries, cries). Verb have (had) changed irregularly to be has. Use of Simple present tense : 1. to express the events that occur on a regular basis (regular happening). For example : 1. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. (Matahari terbit di timur dan tenggelam di barat). 2. The full moon comes every 30 days. (Purnama datang tiap 30 hari). 3. The planet earth takes 365 days to rotate the sun. (Planet bumi butuh 365 hari untuk mengelilingi matahari). 2. to express habits conducted by the sentence subject (habitual action); The habits are still going on until now and (probably) will continue into the foreseeable future (future). For example: 1. My son always goes to school on foot. (Putra saya selalu pergi ke sekolah dengan berjalan kaki).

2. Mr. Bain usually plays badminton every Sunday morning but he did not show up last Sunday. (Mr Bain biasanya main bulutangkis tiap minggu pagi tetapi dia tidak muncul (tidak main) hari Minggu yang lalu). 3. Mr. Budi always drives a car to the office. (Mr. Budi selalu mengendarai mobil ke kantor). 3.To state the argument or theory that has been recognized truth For example: 1. The prices of goods always increase when the good availabilities drop in market. (Hargaharga barang selalu naik ketika ketersedianya di pasar menurun). 2. Solar radiation is required during photosynthesis. (Radiasi surya dibutuhkan selama proses fotosintesis). 3. Twenty-five divided by five is equal to five. (25 dibagi 5 sama dengan 5). 4. To express / express a state or condition of someone or something in the present (when expressed). Verbs to express someone or something is related to the process / state in the brain, associated with feelings, associated with the five senses, and associated with ownership. Verbs like this are collectively called Stative Verbs. These verbs often we use or hear in everyday life. So, pay attention and memorize verbs in the following table! Associated with process / state in the brain know (tahu) believe (percaya) understand (mengerti/paham) imagine (membayangkan) think (berfikir/mengira/kira) recognize (mengenali) Associated with feelings hate (benci) love (cinta) Associated with the five senses doubt (meragukan) need (memerlukan/butuh) prefer (lebih suka) mean (berarti) forget (melupakan/lupa) remember (mengingat/ingat)

like (suka) want (menginginkan/ingin)

hear (mendengar) see (melihat) smell (mencium/tercium) appear (muncul)

Associated with ownership

sound (terdengar) look (melihat/tampak) seem (tampak) taste (merasakan/terasa)

have (mempunyai) own (mempunyai)

possess (mempunyai) belong (milik)

Note: Stative verbs are passive and not used in continuous tenses. However, a few stative verbs can also be active, meaningful little different with stative verbs, and in this case, can be used in continuous tenses. The difference is the use of passive and active verbs are discussed in more detail in the topic For example : 1. I think I know him. (Saya kira/rasa saya tahu dia). 2. I understand English better now. (Saya paham bahasa Inggris dengan lebih baik sekarang). 3. I love you very much. (Saya sangat mencintai kamu). 4. The song sounds good but I cannot catch every single word in it. (Lagu itu terdengar manis tapi saya tidak dapat menangkap satu kata pun dari lagu itu). 5. The snack tastes so delicious. (Camilan itu terasa begitu lezat). 6. I believe you. (Saya percaya kamu). 7. The tragic accident sometimes appears in my mind. (Kecelakaan tragis itu kadang-kadang muncul di benak saya). 8. She has two dogs and one cat. (Dia punya dua anjing dan satu kucing), etc. 5. To state the facts that exist today. The emphasis is more on the facts, not on the process of fakta.Verb are often used here include: consist of, contain, include, exist, cost, be (ie: is, am, and are, or if you follow some auxiliary capital) . For example :

1. She weighs more than 100 kg. She is very fat. (Dia beratnya lebih dari 100 kg. Dia sangat gemuk). 2. I want to buy these shoes. How much do they cost? (Saya mau beli sepatu ini. Berapa harganya?). 3. Cigarettes contain a lot of nicotine and other harmful substances. (Rokok-rokok mengandung banyak nikotin dan zat-zat berbahaya lainnya).

6. To make a request (request / ask for help) and command (command). For example : 1. May I borrow your pen, please? (Boleh saya pinjam pulpenmu?). 2. Make teams that consist of 5 people each! (Buatlah tim yang masing-masing terdiri dari 5 orang). Note: In the simple present tense, often used adverb such as: always (always), Often (often), usually (usually), Sometimes (sometimes), seldom (rarely), never (never). These adverbs are usually placed between subject and verb. But if the sentences using a few, adverb is placed after awhile. Although the inserted adverb, verb form has not changed. That is, if its singular subject (third person singular), verbnya remains singular. Besides adverbs, simple present tense is often inserted as auxiliary capital can (be), may (may, perhaps), and must (must). And remember, use a plural verb after the auxiliary capital. Singular verb is never used after the auxiliary capital. The use of auxiliary capital will be addressed specifically in the next post. For example: 1. I usually watch Hollywood movies to maintain my English proficiency. (Saya biasanya nonton film-film Hollywood untuk mempertahankan kemampuan bahasa Inggris saya). 2. They always arrive on time. (Mereka selalu tiba tepat waktu). 3. My children sometimes go to Kuta Beach to practice their English. (Anak-anak saya kadang-kadang pergi ke pantai Kuta untuk melatih bahasa Ingggrisnya). 4. He is never late. (Dia tak pernah telat). 5. Because he seldom studies hard, he seldom gets good results. (Karena dia jarang belajar keras, dia jarang dapat nilai bagus).

6. Can I go now? No, you cant. You must stay here until we finish doing our homework. (Dapat saya pergi sekarang? Tidak. Kamu harus tetap di sini sampai kita selesai mengerjakan PR kita). 7. He must go to see a doctor now. (Dia harus pergi ke dokter sekarang). Negative Form Negative form of the sentence in the Simple Present Tense is made by adding the word auxiliary 'do' or 'does' (depending on the subject line) and not, as shown in the following formula,

Subject + (does/do) + not + Verb1 + Object + Modifier Note: a) If the sentence is positive using the singular verb (ie verb1 + s / es), use the word before does not help and do not forget to change the verb into verb1 singgular. Does not does not can be shortened and do not do not be abbreviated. b) If the sentence be positive uses (ie is, am or are), said auxiliary do or does not required. All you need do here is insert notes after awhile, each of which can be shortened to is not / Are not. Contraction of am + is not Is not, but do not use contractions in written / formal conversation because it is not forma For example : 1. The sun does not rise in the west and does not set in the east. (Matahari tidak terbit di barat dan tidak tenggelam di timur). 2. The full moon does not come every 15 days. (Purnama tidak datang tiap 15 hari). 3. The planet earth does not take 400 days to rotate the sun. (Planet bumi tidak butuh 400 hari untuk mengelilingi matahari). 4. My son does not always go to school on foot. (Putraku tidak selalu pergi ke sekolah dengan berjalan kaki). 5. Mr. Bain does not always play badminton every Sunday morning. (Mr Bain tidak selalu main bulutangkis tiap minggu pagi). 6. Mr. Budi does not always drive a car to the office. (Mr. Budi tidak selalu naik mobil ke kantor). 7. I do not believe you. (Saya tidak percaya kamu).

8. I do not understand English better now. (Saya tidak memahami bahasa Inggris dengan lebih baik sekarang). 9. The song does not sound good but I can catch every single word in it. (Lagu itu tidak terdengar manis tapi saya dapat menangkap setiap kata di lagu itu). 10. The snack does not taste good. (Camilan itu tidak terasa lezat). 11. I do not love you very much. (Saya tidak sangat cinta kamu). 12. I do not always watch Hollywood movies to maintain my English proficiency. (Saya tidak selalu nonton film-film Hollywood untuk mempertahankan kemampuan bahasa Inggrisku). 13. My children do not always practice their English every Saturday night. (Anak-anakku tidak selalu melatih bahasa Ingggrisnya setiap sabtu malam). 14. He is never late. (Dia tak pernah telat). 15. Although he does not always study hard, he always gets good results. (Walaupun dia tidak selalu belajar keras, dia selalu memperoleh nilai bagus). Yes/No Questions Yes / No Questions for Simple Present Tense is made by placing the word help does / do or be is / am / are before the subject. Consider the following formula:

Does/Do + Subject + Verb1 + Object + Modifier? For example: 1. Do farmers in Jati Bali grow rice crops twice a year? (Apakah petani-petani di Jati Bali bercocok tanam padi dua kali setahun?). 2. Do some students usually conduct research on vegetative plant propagations? (Apakah beberapa siswa biasanya melakukan penelitian pada perbanyakan tanaman vegetatif?). 3. Does transpiration start to increase at 8 a.m? (Apakah transpirasi mulai meningkat jam 8 pagi?).