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Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
1. Noun
A noun is a word that names something, such as a person, place, object, or even an
idea. In a sentence, nouns can act as subjects, direct objects, and indirect objects of
1) Noun Function
Nouns function to name all objects and concepts in the world, whether they are
2) Examples
Age
Communism
Falsehood
Emergency
en
Eraser
Computer
Classroom
Star
Moon
Wallet
Paper
Wind
2. Pronoun
Pronouns are words used to replace nouns. In this case, a noun can be a person, an
object, a place, even an action or idea. Yep, these objects can be inanimate objects
or living objects.
1) Pronoun Function
a sentence. Hmm, why should it be prevented? The thing is, repetition makes
the sentences you write less effective, guys. Apart from the main function, there
are several other functions of pronouns which will be explained in detail for
each type.
2) Example
3. Adjective
Adjectives or adjectives are words that function to explain, describe, or limit
pronouns or nouns that are still general. The use of adjectives can be
exemplified by the phrases below.
1) Function
Subjective complement
Objective complement
• Aorable: adorable.
• Beautiful: pretty.
• Clean: clean.
• Elegant: elegant.
• Elamorous: glamorous
• Handsome: handsome.
• Long: long.
• Magnificent: majestic.
4. Verb
something. In Indonesian, verbs are often called verbs because they show the
1) Function
Ordinary
Auxiliary
2) Example
B. Simple Present Tense
Quoted from the Ministry of Education and Culture's English Module: Introduction
and Simple Present Tense, simple present tense is a type of tense in English to express
The meaning of simple present comes from the words "simple" which means simple
(usually done) and "present" means now. Tense itself is a verb that shows the time of
an event. This simple present tense is generally used to explain events that have become
a habit (habitual action). The verb used in the simple present tense is the first form of
The function of the simple present tense is to express facts, habits, truths and
situations that are permanent, as reported on the BBC Learning English page.
There are several other explanations of the function of the simple present tense,
namely:
Simple present tense is used to state general truths or facts. Example sentence:
The simple present tense functions to make simple statements, which are
general (applicable at any time) or non-general (using the verb be). Example
sentence: He is so handsome.
Simple present tense is used to talk about activities or plans that are scheduled
for the future (but have a time period). Example: The train leaves the station this
night at 8.00 PM (The train leaves the station tonight at 20.00 PM).
2) Characteristic
Quoted from the book Overcoming Failure in English by Drs Thursan Hakim, the
a) Positive Sentences
b) Negative Sentences
(am/is/are) + not
c) Interrogative Sentences
not used. But only used if necessary (to emphasize the necessity of carrying out
an action).
• Am I a journalist?
5) Conclusion
Simple present tense can be used when you want to talk about things that are
happening continuously in the present. Such activities as every day, every week,
was an explanation of what simple present tense and formulas are, as well as
example sentences.