SMP SAINS MIFTAHUL HUDA

Simple Present Tense

Learning Outcomes

➢ Students are able to define and understand about the related topic.
➢ Students are able to identify the formula and the function of simple present tense.
➢ Students are able to make a sentence using the grammatical simple present tense.

Mind Map
Simple Present Tense

Definition Function Formula Time Signal

Learning Materials

A. Definition of the Simple Present Tense

Tenses are modifications to a verb's form that show when something occurs. Simple present tense
is a tense that is used to talk about something that happened in the present time. It always happens
repeatedly, or a general truth.

B. The Function of Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense has several functions, they are including:
1. To state an absolute truth/fact.
Absolute truth means the truth that cannot be denied. Example: The sun rises from the east.
2. Expressing habit.
Habits are activities that are done repeatedly. For example, your habit of waking up, your habit of
going to school, your lunch habit, and so on. Example: I always go to school at six o'clock in the
morning.
3. To give order or instructions.
Simple Present Tense can also be used to give orders or instructions. For example, instructions on
how to cook instant noodles, instructions on how to make coffee, instructions for using a tool, and
much more. Example: Slice a lemon in half.

C. Formula
Simple present tense has two formulas. The first is called by verbal. It is used when there is a
verb, while the second is called by nominal, it is used when there is no verb in the sentence. Instead, be
(am, is, are) needs to be added to this second formula.
⚫ Verbal (with verb)
Pattern Examples
(+) I, You, They, We, Plural Subject + Verb 1 I go to school at 6 o’ clock in the morning
She, He, It, Singular Subject + Verb 1 (s/es) She eats banana with chocolate milk

(-) I, You, They, We, Plural Subject + do not+ Verb 1 I do not play football
She, He, It, Singular Subject + does not+ Verb 1 He does not clean his room

(?) Do + I, You, They, We, Plural Subject+ Verb 1? Do you eat pork?
Does + She, He, It, Singular Subject + Verb 1? Does she go to the hospital?

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 Notes:
1. The pronoun "I" is always written by a capital letter.
2. In positive sentences, when the subject is she/he/it, the verb needs to be added –s/es.
3. Verbs ending with ch, sh, s, x, z, o + ES. Aside from that, only add -s in the end of the verb.
watch = watches fix = fixes
wash = washes buzz = buzzes
miss = misses go = goes

4. In negative and interrogative sentences, all verbs return to V1.

5. Do+not= don’t, Does+not= doesn’t
Exercise List of Vocabularies
Complete the sentences by circling (O) the correct word!
▪ I (go/goes) to school every day.
▪ He (love/loves) to play basketball.
▪ We (make/makes) cake for birthday every year.
▪ You (sing/sings) beautifully every morning.
▪ She (think/thinks) she is beautiful.

⚫ Nominal (without verb)

Positive Pattern Negative Pattern Interrogative Pattern
I + am + Complement I + am + not+ Complement Am + I + Complement?

You, They, We, Plural Object + You, They, We, Plural Object + Are + you, they, we, plural object
are+ Complement are+ not+ Complement + Complement?

She, He, It, Singular Object + is She, He, It, Singular Object + is Is + she, he, it, singular object +
+ Complement + not+ Complement Complement?

Notes: Complements are Adjective, Noun, and Adverb (ANA)

Example: I am pretty (Adjective)
He is not a doctor (Noun)
She is always happy (Adverb)
D. Time Signal in Simple Present Tense
The time signals that are often used in the simple present tense form are: adverb of time and
adverb of frequency.
1) Adverb of time
- every day - every/each ....
- every week - in the morning
- every month - at seven
- every year - once/twice a day

Note: This adverb of time is often placed or used at the beginning or end of a sentence.
2) Adverb of frequency
- always - once in a while
- as a rule - sometimes
- ever - frequently
- seldom - generally
- often - Commonly
- nowadays - Normally
- usually
Note: The adverb of frequency is often placed before the verb or after to be.

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 Exercise
Rearrange the words below into good sentences!
1. practices/Pauline/every day/the piano
2. you/Do/know/bake a pie?/how to
3. always/It/snows/in January/here
4. horses/I/in the summer/do not/ride
5. a good/She/is/student
6. ss
⚫ Describing Daily Activities are Using Simple Present Tense
One of the function of simple present tense is to tell habits or activities that are done repeatedly. Here is
the example of text that tell about habits in daily activities are using simple present tense:
Every day, I wake up at 6 AM, brush my teeth, and then go for a run. After returning home,
I take a shower and have breakfast. Then, I work until lunchtime. After lunch, I usually take a short
nap before continuing my work. In the evening, I cook dinner and then watch TV before going to
bed at 10 PM.

Exercise
⚫ Complete the following text based on the audio that you hear!
([Link]
I am a …………….. I get up early …………... I go to school every …………….. I have lots
books. I love …………………. so much. My father is a ……………………….. He builds houses.
He ………… ……………………. to work by car, but he sometimes ………... My mother is a
teacher. She ………………… mathematics in the school. She likes music and she very often
………………….. piano. My sister Julia ………… very hard. She …………… at …………. and
finishes at 8 o’clock in the evening. She is very ………….. She …………… four languages. She
speaks English, German, …………………, and Chinese.

Quiz
1. Explain the meaning of simple present tense!
2. Explain the function of simple present tense!
3. Mention 5 time signal of simple present tense!
4. Write down the verbal formula of simple present tense!
5. Write down the nominal formula of simple present tense!

Exploration

- Make a text consist of two paragraphs about your daily activities in the boarding school!

Exercise
A. Choose the correct answer by crossing (X) a, b, c, or d!
1. What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "She … to the gym every day?”
a. go c. went
b. gone d. goes
2. The correct negative form of the sentence: "He goes to work at 07.00 a.m." is ….
a. He go to work at 07.00 a.m. c. He does not go to work at 07.00 a.m.
b. He do not goes to work at 07.00 a.m. d. He does not goes to work at 07.00 a.m.
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 Pay attention to the following text to answer questions numbers 3-5!

Every morning starts the same for me. I wake up with the sun peeking
through my window here in Nganjuk. I usually stretch in bed before I finally get up.
The first thing I do is go to the kitchen and put the kettle on. While the water heats
up, I open the window to let in the fresh morning air. I always enjoy the sound of the
birds chirping outside. Once the water boils, I make myself a cup of strong
Indonesian coffee. I usually sit on the porch and drink it slowly, enjoying the peaceful
start to the day in my little corner of East Java.
My day then continues with my usual activities. I often help my neighbor with
her garden; she grows the most beautiful flowers. Later, I go to the local market. The
market bustles with activity; vendors sell fresh produce and local crafts. I usually buy
fruits and vegetables for our meals. In the afternoon, I often read a book under the
shade of a mango tree in our yard. The days here pass by at a relaxed pace. Evenings
are usually quiet; families gather on their porches, and children play in the streets
until the sun sets over the rice fields surrounding Nganjuk.

3. Based on the text above, what is the first thing the writer does after waking up?
a. Goes to the garden. c. Makes a cup of coffee.
b. Opens the window. d. Stretches in bed.
4. From the text above, what does the writer often do while the water for coffee heats up?
a. Reads a book. c. Checks emails.
b. Opens the window. d. Talks to a neighbor.
5. After reading the text above, we know that what is sold at the local market the person visits is ….
a. Only flowers. c. Only crafts.
b. Fresh produce and local crafts. d. Books and newspapers.
Read the dialogue below to answer the questions numbers 6-8!
Mia: I drink coffee every morning.
Ben: I prefer tea. It helps me concentrate.
Mia: This coffee smells amazing! What do you usually order?
Ben: I always get the Earl Grey. Do you like it here?
Mia: I come here often. The service is good.
6. Based on the text above, what does Mia drink every morning?
a. Tea. c. Coffee.
b. Earl Grey. d. Water.
7. From the text above, why does Ben prefer tea?
a. It's cheaper. c. It tastes better.
b. It helps him concentrate. d. He doesn't like coffee.
8. Based on the text above, what is the time signal used?
a. often c. every day
b. seldom d. prefer
Pay attention for the following dialogue to answer numbers 9-11!
Joy : Is the man over there your father?
Nana : Yes, he is.
Joy : What does he do?
Nana : He is a tailor.
Joy : Really? He is cool.
Nana : Yeah, He makes a lot of nice clothes
Joy : Does he make your clothes, too?
Nana : He does. He sews my clothes. By the way, what about your father? What is he?
Joy : He … (11) a soldier. He travels a lot.
Nana : Wow! He is cool, too
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 9. From the dialogue we know that Nana’s father’s job is….
a. sailor c. sewer
b. tailor d. nurse
10. Who sews Nana’s clothes?
a. A soldier does c. Her father does
b. Yayun does d. A soldier does
11. The correct answer to fill the blank space in the conversation above is….
a. does c. is
b. has d. are
12. Which sentence uses the simple present tense correctly?
a. I am going to the store. c. I go to the store every Saturday.
b. I went to the store yesterday. d. I will go to the store tomorrow.
13. Robbi : …
Laras : Yes, I like to sing.
The correct question to fill in the blank above is….
a. Do you like to sing? c. Do you like pizza?
b. Does she like to sing? d. Does you like to sing?
14. Bara : Is she a doctor?
Shine: … She treats patients in Bhayangkara Hospital.
The correct answer to fill in the blank above is….
a. Yes, she was c. No, she does not
b. No, she is not d. Yes, she is
15. What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "_____ goes to school every day."
a. Me c. I
b. Mine d. Mys
B. Answer these questions based on the instructions below!
1. Complete the sentences using a suitable word!
o I ____________ a cup of tea every morning. (drink)
o The flowers ___________ in the spring. (bloom)
o He __________ his friends after school. (meet)
o She ___________ her room every Saturday. (clean)
2. Correct the error in the following sentence by crossing (X) a, b, c, or d!
a. My brother play the guitar very well.

b. They are live in a big city.

c. Does they enjoy playing video games?

3. Change the following positive sentences into negative sentences!

 I eat pizza every Friday. …………………………………………….
 She works at a local hospital. …………………………………………….
 It rains a lot during the monsoon season here in Nganjuk. …………………………………………….
 My friends go to the cinema on weekends. …………………………………………….

4. One of the time signals in Simple Present Tense is usually and always. Write “usually” or “always”
based on the following sentences!
 The students of SMP Sains Miftahul Huda …………… pray Dhuha.
 The students …………. share food with their friends.
 Slipper ………….. comes in pairs.
 There are usually twelve months in a year.

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C. Answer the following questions!
1. Make a sentence based on the underlined word below!
a. The children play in the yard every morning.
b. My cat always sleeps on the sofa.
c. Sisca and Alex walk along the beach every Sunday.

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Read the following text to answer the questions numbers 2 and 3!
Every morning, I wake up at six o'clock. I usually get out of bed immediately and go straight to
the bathroom. After I brush my teeth and wash my face, I get dressed. Then, I go downstairs and make
myself a cup of coffee. While I drink my coffee, I often check my emails on my phone.
At around seven o'clock, I usually eat breakfast. I often have toast with jam or sometimes cereal.
After breakfast, I wash the dishes and then I prepare for work. I usually leave the house at eight o'clock
and take the bus to the office. During the day, I work on my computer and attend meetings. I usually
have lunch with my colleagues at the office cafeteria around noon. After work, I take the bus back
home.
2. Based on the dialogue above, what does the person often do while drinking the coffee??
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. After reading the dialogue above, what does the writer eat for breakfast?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Explain the rule for forming the third-person singular (he, she, it) form of most regular verbs in the
simple present! And give 2 examples in the sentences!
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5. Simple present tense has two formulas. The first is called by verbal and the second one is nominal
sentence. Make the sentences based on each formula!
Verbal (+)
Verbal (-)
Verbal (?)
Nominal (+)
Nominal (-)
Nominal (?)

Blue Score Sign

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 Reflection

REFLECTION SHEET OF STUDENT

Name :
Class :
Lesson : English

Answer these questions below, based on your opinion!

Put a mark (√) in the column "Yes" if you understand, "Doubt" if you still don't understand and
"No" if you don't understand.

No. Questions Yes Doubt No

1. Are you happy with today's learning?

2. Can you understand the material presented by the teacher today?

3. Can you explain what is simple present tense?

4. Can you mention the function of simple present tense?

5. Do you have any difficulties in listening?

6. Do you have any difficulties in vocabulary?

7. Do you have any difficulties in writing?

8. Can you apply the material in your daily life?

Nganjuk, …………………………
Teacher,

English Teacher

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