The Present Continuous Tense - When to use?
1. We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.
Examples
The kids are watching TV.
I am sitting down, because I am tired.
I am not learning German, because this is an English class.
Who are you writing to?
2. We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.
Examples
Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
I am reading a really interesting book now.
How are you brushing up on your English for the trip?
We aren't working hard these days.
3. The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.
Examples
I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.
Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.
Are you doing anything tonight?
We aren't going on holiday next week.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE
FORM :
[am/is/are + present participle]
Examples:
* You are watching TV.
* Are you watching TV?
* You are not watching TV.
Complete List of Present Continuous Forms
USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.
Examples:
* You are learning English now.
* You are not swimming now.
* Are you sleeping?
* I am sitting.
* I am not standing.
* Is he sitting or standing?
* They are reading their books.
* They are not watching television.
* What are you doing?
* Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
* I am studying to become a doctor.
* I am not studying to become a dentist.
* I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
* I am not reading any books right now.
* Are you working on any special projects at work?
* Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
* I am meeting some friends after work.
* I am not going to the party tonight.
* Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
* Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."
Examples:
* She is always coming to class late.
* He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
* I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.
Examples:
* She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
* She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:
* You are still watching TV.
* Are you still watching TV?
Senin, 16 Agustus 2010
Belajar Inggris: Introduction Expression
Berikut ini akan membahas beberapa ekspresi untuk memperkenalkan diri. Materi ini lebih dikhususkan bagi adik-adik SMP dan SMA nmun tak menutup kemungkinan semua bias mmpelajari kembali materi dasar. Untuk mempelajari yang sulit kita haris memulai dari yang mudhkan?? Semalat belajar!!!
Expressions Functions
My name is Andi. (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’m Denias. (Mengenalkan kamu)
Denias, this is Adib. (Mengenalkan seseorang)
Let me introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’d like to introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’d like to introduce … (Mengenalkan orang lain)
Let me introduce … (Mengenalkan orang lain)
Allow me to introduce … Mengenalkan orang lain
Coba jawab latihan berikut ini. Dibwah ini merupakan jawaban, pilihlah jawaban yangsesuai!!
Hi, Retno. My name is Adib.
this is Retno. I’m Arnys.Adib :
Hi, Are you a new student?
Arnys : Yes, I am. By the way, are you a new student, too?
Adib : I’m a new student too. 1) ______________________
Arnys : 2) _________________ Well, Adib, 3) __________________
She was my classmate in the Junior High School.
Adib : 4) ________________ Nice to meet you?
Retno: Nice to meet you too.
Adib : Anyway, we still have half an hour before the class starts. Shall we go to the canteen? Arnys &
Retno : Okay.
Berikut ini contoh cara memperkenalkan diri kepada seseorang!!(buat yang mau interview kerja pakai bahasa inggris penting juga buat mempelajari ini lho)
Good morning, everybody! Let me introduce myself. My name is Anita Mumpuni. I was born in Semarang, on 29 August 1992. I live at Diponegoro street no. 27. My hobbies are dancing, singing, and swimming. I want to be a professional dancer someday. I joined the music club in the Junior High School. Now, I join the dancing club. I practice hard to reach my ambition.
Sumber: sma10bhsing Interlanguage JokoPriyana
Expressions Functions
My name is Andi. (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’m Denias. (Mengenalkan kamu)
Denias, this is Adib. (Mengenalkan seseorang)
Let me introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’d like to introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is … (Mengenalkan diri sendiri)
I’d like to introduce … (Mengenalkan orang lain)
Let me introduce … (Mengenalkan orang lain)
Allow me to introduce … Mengenalkan orang lain
Coba jawab latihan berikut ini. Dibwah ini merupakan jawaban, pilihlah jawaban yangsesuai!!
Hi, Retno. My name is Adib.
this is Retno. I’m Arnys.Adib :
Hi, Are you a new student?
Arnys : Yes, I am. By the way, are you a new student, too?
Adib : I’m a new student too. 1) ______________________
Arnys : 2) _________________ Well, Adib, 3) __________________
She was my classmate in the Junior High School.
Adib : 4) ________________ Nice to meet you?
Retno: Nice to meet you too.
Adib : Anyway, we still have half an hour before the class starts. Shall we go to the canteen? Arnys &
Retno : Okay.
Berikut ini contoh cara memperkenalkan diri kepada seseorang!!(buat yang mau interview kerja pakai bahasa inggris penting juga buat mempelajari ini lho)
Good morning, everybody! Let me introduce myself. My name is Anita Mumpuni. I was born in Semarang, on 29 August 1992. I live at Diponegoro street no. 27. My hobbies are dancing, singing, and swimming. I want to be a professional dancer someday. I joined the music club in the Junior High School. Now, I join the dancing club. I practice hard to reach my ambition.
Sumber: sma10bhsing Interlanguage JokoPriyana
Recount text
Teks recount adalah teks yang menjelaskan atau melaporkan mengenai sebuah peristiwa atau kejadian yang terjadi di masa lampau dengan tujuan untuk menginformasikan atau menghibur.
Struktur teks recount, yaitu:
1. Orientation: Informasi pembuka yang dapat menjawab siapa, kapan, dan dimana.
2. Events: Urutan kejadian yang ditulis secara kronologis.
3. Reorientation: Penutup
Contoh teks recount:
My Adventure at Leang-Leang Cave
On Sunday, my parents, my best friend Novi, and I visited a cave at Maros called Leang-leang. It was my first time to visit the cave, better yet, my best friend came to visit it with me!
The cave was famous for its primitive cave wall paintings which were some hand prints and wild boar paintings. The cave and its surroundings was turned into a national park, so it was taken care of. My parents took a rest in a small hut for visitors of the park, while Novi and I adventured around the cave with a guide. We had to climb some metal stairs to get to the cave, because the cave was embedded into a small mountain. Next stop was a place where some seashells littered the ground and some were actually piled into a big mound! The guide said that these piles of seashells are called kjokkenmoddinger, or kitchen trash. The humans who lived here ate the shells and dumped the left overs in their 'kitchen'. The last place was a small museum where they have skeletons of the humans who lived in the caves. The skeletons along with some roughly made jewelry and weapons were placed inside glass cases for display. The walls of the museum were adorned with photographs taken when they did an excavation there.
After a quick lunch with Novi and my parents, we decided it was time to go back home. We really had the time of our lives!
Struktur teks recount, yaitu:
1. Orientation: Informasi pembuka yang dapat menjawab siapa, kapan, dan dimana.
2. Events: Urutan kejadian yang ditulis secara kronologis.
3. Reorientation: Penutup
Contoh teks recount:
My Adventure at Leang-Leang Cave
On Sunday, my parents, my best friend Novi, and I visited a cave at Maros called Leang-leang. It was my first time to visit the cave, better yet, my best friend came to visit it with me!
The cave was famous for its primitive cave wall paintings which were some hand prints and wild boar paintings. The cave and its surroundings was turned into a national park, so it was taken care of. My parents took a rest in a small hut for visitors of the park, while Novi and I adventured around the cave with a guide. We had to climb some metal stairs to get to the cave, because the cave was embedded into a small mountain. Next stop was a place where some seashells littered the ground and some were actually piled into a big mound! The guide said that these piles of seashells are called kjokkenmoddinger, or kitchen trash. The humans who lived here ate the shells and dumped the left overs in their 'kitchen'. The last place was a small museum where they have skeletons of the humans who lived in the caves. The skeletons along with some roughly made jewelry and weapons were placed inside glass cases for display. The walls of the museum were adorned with photographs taken when they did an excavation there.
After a quick lunch with Novi and my parents, we decided it was time to go back home. We really had the time of our lives!
contoh recount text
Recount Text:
My Day at the Beach
Last week my friend and I were bored after three weeks of holidays, so we rode our bikes to Smith Beach, which is only five kilometres from where I live. When we arrived at the beach, we were surprised to see there was hardly anyone there.
After having a quick dip in the ocean, which was really cold, we realized one reason there were not many people there. It was also quite windy. After we bought some hot chips at the takeaway store nearby, we rode our bikes down the beach for a while, on the hard, damp part of the sand. We had the wind behind us and, before we knew it, we were many miles down the beach.
Before we made the long trip back, we decided to paddle our feet in the water for a while, and then sit down for a rest. While we were sitting on the beach, just chatting, it suddenly dawned on us that all the way back, we would be riding into the strong wind.
When we finally made it back home, we were both totally exhausted! But we learned some good lessons that day.
My Day at the Beach
Last week my friend and I were bored after three weeks of holidays, so we rode our bikes to Smith Beach, which is only five kilometres from where I live. When we arrived at the beach, we were surprised to see there was hardly anyone there.
After having a quick dip in the ocean, which was really cold, we realized one reason there were not many people there. It was also quite windy. After we bought some hot chips at the takeaway store nearby, we rode our bikes down the beach for a while, on the hard, damp part of the sand. We had the wind behind us and, before we knew it, we were many miles down the beach.
Before we made the long trip back, we decided to paddle our feet in the water for a while, and then sit down for a rest. While we were sitting on the beach, just chatting, it suddenly dawned on us that all the way back, we would be riding into the strong wind.
When we finally made it back home, we were both totally exhausted! But we learned some good lessons that day.
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