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Simple Present Tense With TO BE
10 Common Idioms and Their Meanings
- As easy as pie = Sangat mudah.
- A piece of cake = Sangat mudah dikerjakan.
- On the right track = Berada di jalur yang benar.
- In the same boat = Mengalami keadaan yang sama.
- Keep an eye on = Mengawasi atau memperhatikan.
- At home = Merasa nyaman atau berada di tempat yang cocok.
- Hit the road = Memulai perjalanan atau pergi.
- Out and about = Sedang berada di luar rumah dan beraktivitas.
- Right where you belong = Berada di tempat yang tepat.
- There is no place like home = Tidak ada tempat yang senyaman rumah.
1.5 SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE WITH TO BE
The Simple Present Tense with to be is used to describe identity, occupation, characteristics, feelings, age, and location. The verb to be has three forms in the simple present: am, is, and are. The correct form depends on the subject.
I am
You are
We are
They are
He is
She is
It is
Examples with proper nouns:
- Melia is a student.
- Anton is an electrician.
- Dewi and Anton are employees.
There are three common types of sentences in the Simple Present Tense with to be:
1. Predicate is a Noun
A noun tells us who someone is or what someone's job or identity is.
Examples:
I am a student.
You are a carpenter.
We are farmers.
He is an architect.
She is a nurse.
They are painters.
It is a rabbit.
Dewi is a teacher.
Anton is an electrician.
Dewi and Anton are employees.
To make negative sentences, simply add not after the verb to be.
I am not a student.
You are not a carpenter.
We are not farmers.
He is not an architect.
She is not a nurse.
They are not painters.
It is not a rabbit.
Dewi is not a teacher.
Anton is not an electrician.
Dewi and Anton are not employees.
To make yes/no questions, place am, is, or are before the subject.
Am I a student?
Are you a carpenter?
Are we farmers?
Is he an architect?
Is she a nurse?
Are they painters?
Is it a rabbit?
Is Dewi a teacher?
Is Anton an electrician?
Are Dewi and Anton employees?
2. Predicate is an Adjective
An adjective describes a person's condition, feeling, or characteristic.
Examples:
I am happy.
You are arrogant.
We are friendly.
He is smart.
She is beautiful.
They are diligent.
It is clean.
Dewi is kind.
Anton is busy.
Dewi and Anton are helpful.
Negative sentences:
I am not happy.
You are not arrogant.
We are not friendly.
He is not smart.
She is not beautiful.
They are not diligent.
It is not clean.
Dewi is not kind.
Anton is not busy.
Dewi and Anton are not helpful.
Interrogative sentences:
Am I happy?
Are you arrogant?
Are we friendly?
Is he smart?
Is she beautiful?
Are they diligent?
Is it clean?
Is Dewi kind?
Is Anton busy?
Are Dewi and Anton helpful?
3. Predicate is an Adverb of Place (Location)
An adverb of place tells us where someone or something is.
Examples:
I am at Ngurah Rai Airport.
You are in the library.
We are at school.
He is in the garden.
She is in the kitchen.
They are at the cinema.
It is in the cage.
Dewi is in her hotel room.
Anton is in the lobby.
Dewi and Anton are at the hotel.
Negative sentences:
I am not at Ngurah Rai Airport.
You are not in the library.
We are not at school.
He is not in the garden.
She is not in the kitchen.
They are not at the cinema.
It is not in the cage.
Dewi is not in her hotel room.
Anton is not in the lobby.
Dewi and Anton are not at the hotel.
Interrogative sentences:
Am I at Ngurah Rai Airport?
Are you in the library?
Are we at school?
Is he in the garden?
Is she in the kitchen?
Are they at the cinema?
Is it in the cage?
Is Dewi in her hotel room?
Is Anton in the lobby?
Are Dewi and Anton at the hotel?
Useful Information
The verb to be is not followed by another main verb in this lesson. It is used to connect the subject with a noun, an adjective, or a place.
Examples:
- My father is a doctor. (noun)
- My father is busy. (adjective)
- My father is at the hospital. (location)
Remember these patterns:
- Subject + am/is/are + noun.
- Subject + am/is/are + adjective.
- Subject + am/is/are + adverb of place.
For negative sentences:
- Subject + am/is/are + not + complement.
For questions:
- Am/Is/Are + subject + complement?
Situational Conversation 1 (Occupation)
A: What is your father?
B: He is a doctor.
A: Is your mother a teacher?
B: No, she isn't. She is a nurse.
Situational Conversation 2 (Feeling)
A: How are you today?
B: I am very happy.
A: Is your sister happy too?
B: Yes, she is.
Situational Conversation 3 (Location)
A: Where is your father now?
B: He is at home. Where is your father?
A: He is at the library. Is your mother at the post office?
B: No, she isn't. She is in the park.
A: Where is your brother now?
B: He is at the cinema with his friends.
A: And where is your sister?
B: She is at the library. Where is your sister?
A: She is at the office.
Situational Conversation 4 (Introducing Someone)
A: Who is that man?
B: He is Mr. Anton.
A: Is he a teacher?
B: No, he isn't. He is an engineer.
A: Is he from Bali?
B: Yes, he is.
Tips to Remember
- Use am only with I.
- Use is with he, she, it, and singular nouns.
- Use are with you, we, they, and plural nouns.
- Never use do or does together with am, is, or are in simple present to be sentences.
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Always choose the correct preposition for places:
- at → specific places (at school, at the airport)
- in → inside an area or room (in the classroom, in the kitchen)
- on → on a surface (on the table)
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