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Chelsea vs Barcelona (Semi Final Liga Champions 2011-2012), Leg Pertama Babak Ke-2
BARCELONA – Babak pertama, publik Camp Nou dikejutkan
lewat satu gol balasan Chelsea lewat tendangan indah Ramires di
penghujung laga. Sebelumnya Barcelona membuat dua gol lewat kaki Sergio
Busquets dan Andres Iniesta, skor sementara 2-1 untuk Barca.
Barca yang ingin membalas kekalahan 0-1 dari Chelsea di Stamford Bridge lalu, menampilkan formasi menyerang. Sementara Chelsea, memasang lima pemain di lini tengah guna menahan alur serangan berantai Barca.
Menit ketiga Barca langsung menggebrak, peluang didapat oleh Lionel Messi. Menerima umpan dari Alexis Sanchez, Messi langsung menerobos lini pertahanan Chelsea. Sayang kali ini cungkilannya masih melebar ke sisi kiri gawang Cech.
Terjadi insiden menit ke-17 di mana Victor Valdes yang terbang ingin mengambil bola lambung, menabrak Gerard Pique dan Didier Drogba. Pique sempat mendapatkan pertolongan serius dari tim medis, beruntung kekasih Shakira itu tidak apa-apa.
Pada menit ke-19 Cech melakukan penyelamatan gemilang, ketika berhasil membendung tembakan keras Messi usai bekerjasama dengan Cesc Fabregas. Begitu juga dengan bola mentah yang masih bisa dihalau barisan belakang The Blues. Alhasil, hingga memasuki menit ke-20, skor tetap 0-0 (agregat 0-1).
Peluang emas pertama Chelsea datang dari Drogba. Melalui aksi Drogba seorang diri yang ditempel ketat oleh Pique, pencetak gol di leg pertama ini berhasil lolos dari dekapan Pique yang terjatuh. Tapi setelah itu, tendangan Drogba hanya menggetarkan jala di belakang gawang Valdes saja.
Camp Nou bergema, menit ke-35 gawang Chelsea akhirnya kebobolan lewat kaki Sergio Busquets. Gelandang jangkar ini berhasil mengkonversi sebuah gol setelah menerima umpan dari Isaac Cuenca yang berdiri bebas mengirimkan umpan dari sisi kanan pertahanan The Blues. Skor berubah menjadi 1-0 (agregat pun menjadi 1-1).
Dua menit kemudian, insiden terjadi ketika John Terry disinyalir berbuat kasar terhadap Sanchez. Alhasil wasti asal Turki, Cuneyt Cakir memberikan kartu merah kepada kapten The Blues tersebut.
Bermain timpang, akhirnya gawang Chelsea kembali bobol lewat kaki Andres Iniesta di menit ke-44, setelah menerima umpan manis dari Messi. Iniesta pun dengan mudah membuat gol ketiganya di Liga Champions musim ini. Skor berubah menjadi 2-0 untuk Barca (2-1).
Tapi, kubu Chelsea tidak tinggal diam. Melalui serangan balik, Frank Lampard mengirim umpan manis ke Ramires. Pemain bernomor 7 ini yang lolos dari jebakan offside tidak menyia-nyiakan peluang tersebut dengan men-chip bola. skor kembali berubah menjadi 2-1 untuk Barca. (Agregat 2-2).
Susunan Pemain:
Barca yang ingin membalas kekalahan 0-1 dari Chelsea di Stamford Bridge lalu, menampilkan formasi menyerang. Sementara Chelsea, memasang lima pemain di lini tengah guna menahan alur serangan berantai Barca.
Menit ketiga Barca langsung menggebrak, peluang didapat oleh Lionel Messi. Menerima umpan dari Alexis Sanchez, Messi langsung menerobos lini pertahanan Chelsea. Sayang kali ini cungkilannya masih melebar ke sisi kiri gawang Cech.
Terjadi insiden menit ke-17 di mana Victor Valdes yang terbang ingin mengambil bola lambung, menabrak Gerard Pique dan Didier Drogba. Pique sempat mendapatkan pertolongan serius dari tim medis, beruntung kekasih Shakira itu tidak apa-apa.
Pada menit ke-19 Cech melakukan penyelamatan gemilang, ketika berhasil membendung tembakan keras Messi usai bekerjasama dengan Cesc Fabregas. Begitu juga dengan bola mentah yang masih bisa dihalau barisan belakang The Blues. Alhasil, hingga memasuki menit ke-20, skor tetap 0-0 (agregat 0-1).
Peluang emas pertama Chelsea datang dari Drogba. Melalui aksi Drogba seorang diri yang ditempel ketat oleh Pique, pencetak gol di leg pertama ini berhasil lolos dari dekapan Pique yang terjatuh. Tapi setelah itu, tendangan Drogba hanya menggetarkan jala di belakang gawang Valdes saja.
Camp Nou bergema, menit ke-35 gawang Chelsea akhirnya kebobolan lewat kaki Sergio Busquets. Gelandang jangkar ini berhasil mengkonversi sebuah gol setelah menerima umpan dari Isaac Cuenca yang berdiri bebas mengirimkan umpan dari sisi kanan pertahanan The Blues. Skor berubah menjadi 1-0 (agregat pun menjadi 1-1).
Dua menit kemudian, insiden terjadi ketika John Terry disinyalir berbuat kasar terhadap Sanchez. Alhasil wasti asal Turki, Cuneyt Cakir memberikan kartu merah kepada kapten The Blues tersebut.
Bermain timpang, akhirnya gawang Chelsea kembali bobol lewat kaki Andres Iniesta di menit ke-44, setelah menerima umpan manis dari Messi. Iniesta pun dengan mudah membuat gol ketiganya di Liga Champions musim ini. Skor berubah menjadi 2-0 untuk Barca (2-1).
Tapi, kubu Chelsea tidak tinggal diam. Melalui serangan balik, Frank Lampard mengirim umpan manis ke Ramires. Pemain bernomor 7 ini yang lolos dari jebakan offside tidak menyia-nyiakan peluang tersebut dengan men-chip bola. skor kembali berubah menjadi 2-1 untuk Barca. (Agregat 2-2).
Susunan Pemain:
Barcelona: 1. Valdes, 5. Puyol, 3. Pique (Alves
25’), 14.J. Mascherano, 4. Fabregas, 8. Iniesta, 6. Xavi, 16. Busquets,
10. L. Messi, 9. A. Sanchez, 39. Cuenca
Chelsea: 1. P. Cech, 3. A. Cole, 26. J. Terry, 24. G. Cahill (Bosingwa 12’), 2. B. Ivanovic, 8. F. Lampard, 12. J. Obi Mikel, 16. Raul Meireles, 7. Ramires, 11. D. Drogba, 10. Mata.
Chelsea: 1. P. Cech, 3. A. Cole, 26. J. Terry, 24. G. Cahill (Bosingwa 12’), 2. B. Ivanovic, 8. F. Lampard, 12. J. Obi Mikel, 16. Raul Meireles, 7. Ramires, 11. D. Drogba, 10. Mata.
Descriptive Text - Borobudur Temple
Gufy Media: Descriptive Text - Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in
Indonesia. It is situated in central Java. Borobudur temple is one of
the seven wonders of the world which needs to be preserved its
circumstances. The people all over the world know that Borobudur is one
of the greatest art works that ever known since long time ago.
Borobudur temple was built by Syailendra Dynasty during the eighth century. It needed more than two million river stones. It is the biggest temple in the world.
After going into some restorations, Borobudur is visited by more and more tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Most of them admire Borobudur temple because of its beauty, its elegance and the story of the relief on its walls.
Domestic tourists usually go there by bus or private cars, while foreign tourists like to join travel bureau because they don’t need to think of the transportation, accommodation, and itinerary. There are some money changers around the location. It makes them easier to change their money. But some of them like to bring credit cards and checks.
Answer the following question based on the text above.
1. What do you know about Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
2. Where is it located ?
……………..………………………………………….
3. Who built Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
4. What do some tourists admire with Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
5. How do some domestic tourists and some foreign ones visit Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
6. Describe briefly the physical description of Borobudur Temple !
……………..…………………………………………
Borobudur temple was built by Syailendra Dynasty during the eighth century. It needed more than two million river stones. It is the biggest temple in the world.
After going into some restorations, Borobudur is visited by more and more tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Most of them admire Borobudur temple because of its beauty, its elegance and the story of the relief on its walls.
Domestic tourists usually go there by bus or private cars, while foreign tourists like to join travel bureau because they don’t need to think of the transportation, accommodation, and itinerary. There are some money changers around the location. It makes them easier to change their money. But some of them like to bring credit cards and checks.
Answer the following question based on the text above.
1. What do you know about Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
2. Where is it located ?
……………..………………………………………….
3. Who built Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
4. What do some tourists admire with Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
5. How do some domestic tourists and some foreign ones visit Borobudur Temple ?
……………..………………………………………….
6. Describe briefly the physical description of Borobudur Temple !
……………..…………………………………………
Simple future
Basic form
Subject + WILL + Verb (present form)Quick examples
- I will clean up my room. I promise!
- The telephone is ringing. I will pick it up!
- I think it will rain.
- He will stay there for hours, doing nothing.
Use
- Promises
- Unplanned actions
- Predictions based on experience or intuition
- Habits (obstinate insistence, usually habitual)
Use 1: Promises
The first use of the Future Simple to make promises.- I promise I will buy you this toy.
- Promise you will never leave me!
Use 2: Unplanned actions
Use this tense also to talk about unplanned (spontaneous) decisions.- Don't worry! I will help you with this problem.
- I will close the window. It's starting to rain.
Use 3: Predictions
We often use the Future Simple when making a prediction based on experience or intuition.- It will rain in a moment.
- It will get more difficult.
Use 4: Habits
The last use of this tense is interesting: we can also use the Future Simple to express habits.- She will bit her lip if she is thinking or if she's nervous about something.
- He will always make noise when we are sleeping.
Shall
You can also use shall to express future in Future Simple.
It is more formal than will, and usually appears in formal speeches, agreements or guarantees.
Examples:
Examples:
- The guarantee shall be provided on the following conditions: (...)
- We shall never surrender!
Form
WILL = 'LL
WILL + NOT = WON'T
- She'll dance = she will dance
WILL + NOT = WON'T
- She won't dance = she will not dance
Declarative Sentences
Subject | + | Auxiliary verb | + | Verb |
e.g. I/a dog etc. | will | e.g. work/go/make |
Remember
Remember, you should never use will to say
what somebody has already arranged or decided to do in the future:
- Correct: Mike is moving to New Jersey next month.
- Incorrect: Mike will move to New Jersey next month.
- I think he will regret his choice. (Use 3)
- I will come back at 10 p.m. (Use 1)
- If you will keep your watch half an hour slow it is hardly surprising that you are late for your appointments. (Use 4)
- John will keep dropping his towel on the floor after a bath. (Use 4)
- I will visit my grandma at hospital. (Use 1 or Use 2)
- Let's buy the snacks at the supermarket — it will be cheaper that way. (Use 3)
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Questions
Auxiliary verb + Subject + Verb will e.g. I/a dog etc. e.g. work/go/make Remember
We often use "will" with:
probably, most likely I'll probably drop in on uncle. I think This gift is great. I think we'll love it. I'm sure It's not going to be boring there. I'm sure there will be a lot of boys at your age I wonder (if, what, when, etc.) It's a bit late. I wonder if he'll come. I expect I haven't seen Matthew today. I expect he'll call today.
- Will he be surprised when he sees me? (Use 3)
- Will Mark be able to do the shopping before 10 a.m.? (Use 3)
- Will there be plenty of people in church? (Use 3)
- Will you study harder? (Use 1)
Negative Sentences
Subject | + | Auxiliary verb | + | Verb |
e.g. I/a dog etc. | will not | e.g. work/go/make |
- I won't take any heavy equipment with me. (Use 2)
- I'm sorry I won't be able to help you with your English today. (Use 2)
- I expect that Sally will not clean up her room, unless you help her. (Use 3)
Past Perfect
Basic form
Subject + HAD + Verb (past participle form)Quick examples
- I had written the letter before you came home.
- If she had studied hard, she would have passed the English language exam.
- I wish I had been brave enough.
- Mary looked as if she had not slept for 48 hours.
Use
- Completed action before another action in the past
- Third conditional sentences
- Reported speech
- Dissatisfaction with the past
Use 1: A completed action before another action in the past
The first use of this tense is to emphasize that one action in the past happened before another action in the past.- I had finished my homework before I went playing football.
- John had never been to London before we went there last year.
Good to know
People (especially native speakers) do not use the Past Perfect in above sentences very often. For example, they will say:
- After I washed my car, I went to fill up.
- After I had washed my car, I went to fill up.
Past Perfect Continuous
Basic form
Subject + HAD + BEEN + Verb (continuous form)Quick examples
- The boys had been quarreling for half an hour when we arrived home.
- I had been dating Angelina for 3 years before we got married.
- If it hadn't been raining, we would have gone to the park.
- She told me that she had been working as a teacher for over 40 years.
Use
The Past Perfect Continuous is used to talk about actions or situations that were in progress before some other actions or situations. There are also other uses.- Duration of a past action up to a certain point in the past
- Showing cause of an action or situation
- Third conditional sentences
- Reported speech
Use 1: Duration of a Past Action
The main use of the Past Perfect Continuous is to express actions or situations that were in progress before some other actions or situations.- The boys had been quarreling for half an hour when we arrived home.
- I had been dating Angelina for 3 years before we got married.
Use 2: Showing Cause
Use this tense to show cause of an action or situation in the past.- John was in a detention because he had been misbehaving.
- The road was wet because it had been raining.
- I had to go on a diet because I had been eating too much sugar.
- Jessica got sunburnt because she had been lying in the sun too long.
Use 3: Third Conditional
Remember that this tense is also used in third conditional sentences.- If it hadn't been raining, we would have gone to the park.
Use 4: Reported Speech
This tense also appears in Reported speech.- She said she knew Charlie had been lying to her.
Present Perfect Continuous tense
Basic form
Subject + HAS/HAVE + BEEN + Verb (continuous form)Quick examples
- I have been working as a teacher for 30 years.
- What have you been doing?
Use
- Actions that started in the past and continue in the present
- Actions that have recently stopped
- Temporary actions and situations
Use 1: Continuation in the Present
We use the Present Perfect Continuous to show that something started in the past and continues in the present.- He has been painting the house for 5 hours. He's still painting it
- I have been working as a fireman since 1973. I still work as a fireman
Use 2: Past actions recently stopped
Use this tense also to talk about actions that began in the past and have recently stopped.- I have been waiting for you for half an hour! I'm not waiting anymore because you have come
- Look at her eyes! I'm sure she has been crying. She stopped crying when she saw them
For and Since
Since and for are very common time expressions used with the Present Perfect Continuous.
We use for with a period of time, for example:
We use for with a period of time, for example:
- I have been living here for 20 years.
- I have been living here since 1960.
Simple Past Continuous tense
Basic form
Subject + WAS/WERE + Verb (continuous form)Quick examples
- The boys had been quarreling for half an hour when we arrived home.
- I had been dating Angelina for 3 years before we got married.
- If it hadn't been raining, we would have gone to the park.
- She told me that she had been working as a teacher for over 40 years.
Use
- Duration in the past
- Interrupted actions in progress
- Actions in progress at the same time in the past
- Irritation
- Polite question
USE 1: Duration in the past
We use the Past Continuous to talk about actions or situations that lasted for some time in the past, and whose duration time is unknown or unimportant.- I was watching TV yesterday in the evening.
- She was sleeping on the couch.
- The dog was barking.
USE 2: Interrupted actions in progress
The Past Continuous is often used when one action in progress is interruped by another action in the past. We usually use when or while to link these two sentences.-
Sentence in Past Continuous + WHEN + Sentence in Past Simple e.g. I was singing e.g. my wife came home -
WHEN/WHILE + Sentence in Past Continuous + Sentence in Past Simple e.g. I was singing e.g. my wife came home
- I was talking with James when the telephone rang.
- While Angelica was playing tennis, the plane crashed .
- When Bob was painting windows, it started raining.
Simple Present Perfect tense
The present perfect simple tense is used to talk about a past time, which
has very strong meaning for the present.
For example:
Q) Where's Jane?
A) She has gone out. She should be back in an hour.
We form the present perfect simple by using the auxilliary verb have/has and the -ed form of the regular verb (the past participle) irregular verb forms have to be learned:
The present perfect simple is used to discuss events that have just been
completed at the moment of speaking.
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework?"
A) "Yes, I've just finished it."
It is often used to suggest that a past action still has an effect upon something happening in the present.
For example:
"The pound has fallen against the dollar."
It is also used to discuss unfinished time.
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework today?
A) No, I haven't done it yet.
Note - You are talking about today and today isn't finished, so you may do your homework later!
Q) Have you ever been to England?"
A) "Yes I have."
Note - You are talking about something that has happened in your life and your life isn't finished!
You can also use the present perfect to discuss something from the past but you don't want to say exactly when.
For example:
Q) "Are you learning any languages?"
A) "Yes, I've begun to learn English."
This tense is often used to discuss events that have been happening over a period of time, but aren't finished yet.
For example:
Q) "How long have you studied English for?"
A) "I've studied English for 2 years now."
However it is better (grammatically speaking) to use the Present Perfect Continuous to express yourself in this way.
For example:
Q) "How long have you been studying English for?" A) "I've been studying English for 2 years now."
For example:
Q) Where's Jane?
A) She has gone out. She should be back in an hour.
We form the present perfect simple by using the auxilliary verb have/has and the -ed form of the regular verb (the past participle) irregular verb forms have to be learned:
Statements + |
Statements - |
Questions | Short answer + |
Short answer - |
---|---|---|---|---|
I've worked. | I haven't worked. | Have I worked? | Yes, I have. | No, I haven't. |
He's worked. | He hasn't worked. | Has he worked? | Yes, he has. | No, he hasn't. |
She's worked. | She hasn't worked. | Has she worked? | Yes, she has. | No, she hasn't. |
It's worked. | It hasn't worked. | Has it worked? | Yes, it has. | No, it hasn't. |
You've worked. | You haven't worked. | Have you worked? | Yes you have. | No, you haven't. |
We've worked. | We haven't worked. | Have we worked? | Yes we have. | No, we haven't. |
They've worked. | They haven't worked. | Have they worked? | Yes they have. | No, they haven't. |
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework?"
A) "Yes, I've just finished it."
It is often used to suggest that a past action still has an effect upon something happening in the present.
For example:
"The pound has fallen against the dollar."
It is also used to discuss unfinished time.
For example:
Q) Have you done your homework today?
A) No, I haven't done it yet.
Note - You are talking about today and today isn't finished, so you may do your homework later!
Q) Have you ever been to England?"
A) "Yes I have."
Note - You are talking about something that has happened in your life and your life isn't finished!
You can also use the present perfect to discuss something from the past but you don't want to say exactly when.
For example:
Q) "Are you learning any languages?"
A) "Yes, I've begun to learn English."
This tense is often used to discuss events that have been happening over a period of time, but aren't finished yet.
For example:
Q) "How long have you studied English for?"
A) "I've studied English for 2 years now."
However it is better (grammatically speaking) to use the Present Perfect Continuous to express yourself in this way.
For example:
Q) "How long have you been studying English for?" A) "I've been studying English for 2 years now."
Present Continuous Tense
Formula:
Perhatikan contoh berikut ini:
Tense ini dipakai untuk menjelaskan tentang:
subject
| + |
is, am, are
| + | kata kerja + ing |
|
subject
|
auxiliary verb
| |
main verb
| |
+
| I | am | | talking | to you. |
+
| You | are | | reading | this book. |
-
| She | is | not | staying | in Medan. |
-
| We | are | not | playing | softball. |
?
| Is | he | | watching | TV? |
?
| Are | they | | waiting | for Alex? |
- Kejadian yang sedang terjadi sekarang, atau
- Kejadian yang akan terjadi di masa yang akan datang
- We‘re eating in a luxury restaurant tonight. We’ve already booked the table.
- They can play golf with you tomorrow. They‘re not working.
Future Perfect Tense
Rumus:
Contoh:
Kapan Kita Menggunakan Future Perfect Tense?
Tense ini kita pakai untuk menggambarkan suatu kegiatan yang akan terjadi di masa yang akan datang sebelum kegiatan lain terjadi. Contoh:
The train will leave the station at 9am. You will arrive at the station at 9.15am. When you arrive, the train will have left.
Contoh:
subject | + | WILL | + | HAVE | + | Kata Kerja Bentuk ke 3 |
| subject | auxiliary verb | | auxiliary verb | main verb | |
+ | I | will | | have | finished | by 10am. |
+ | You | will | | have | forgotten | me by then. |
- | She | will | not | have | gone | to school. |
- | We | will | not | have | left. | |
? | Will | you | | have | arrived? | |
? | Will | they | | have | received | it? |
Tense ini kita pakai untuk menggambarkan suatu kegiatan yang akan terjadi di masa yang akan datang sebelum kegiatan lain terjadi. Contoh:
The train will leave the station at 9am. You will arrive at the station at 9.15am. When you arrive, the train will have left.
Contoh:
- You can call me at work at 8am. I will have arrived at the office by 8.
- They will be tired when they arrive. They will not have slept for a long time.
- “Mary won’t be at home when you arrive.”
- “Really? Where will she have gone?”
Simple Past Tense
Rumus Kalimat Positif:
Rumus Kalimat Negatif :
Rumus Kalimat Tanya:
Perhatikan contoh berikut ini:
Pengecualian: Ketika Predikat suatu kalimat bukan kata kerja, maka pengganti kata kerja tersebut adalah was (I, she, he, it) dan were (we, you, they). Contoh:
Kapan kita memakai Simple Past Tense?
Kita memakai Tense ini untuk membicarakan tentang satu perbuatan yang terjadi di masa lampau.
Perhatikan contoh-contoh kalimat berikut:
subject | + | Kata Kerja Bentuk ke - 2 |
subject
|
+
|
did
|
+
|
not
|
+
|
Kata Kerja Bentuk ke - 1
|
Did
|
+
|
subject
|
+
|
Kata Kerja Bentuk ke - 1
|
| subject | auxiliary verb | | main verb | |
+ | I | | | went | to school. |
You | | | worked | very hard. | |
- | She | did | not | go | with me. |
We | did | not | work | yesterday. | |
? | Did | you | | go | to London? |
Did | they | | work | at home? |
| subject | main verb | | |
+ | I, he/she/it | was | | here. |
You, we, they | were | | in London. | |
- | I, he/she/it | was | not | there. |
You, we, they | were | not | happy. | |
? | Was | I, he/she/it | | right? |
Were | you, we, they | | late? |
Kita memakai Tense ini untuk membicarakan tentang satu perbuatan yang terjadi di masa lampau.
Perhatikan contoh-contoh kalimat berikut:
- The car exploded at 7 pm yesterday.
- She went to the mall with my father last week.
- Barbara was here 5 minutes ago
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
The simple present tense in English is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal.
We use the present tense:
1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
In general, in the third person we add 'S' in the third person.
The spelling for the verb in the third person differs depending on the ending of that verb:
1. For verbs that end in -O, -CH, -SH, -SS, -X, or -Z we add -ES in the third person.
I don't like meat = I do not like meat.
There is no difference in meaning though we normally use contractions in spoken English.
* Verb: The verb that goes here is the base form of the infinitive = The infinitive without TO before the verb. Instead of the
infinitive To have it is just the have part.
Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Negative Sentences with Don't and Doesn't:
We DON'T use Do or Does in questions that have the verb To Be or Modal Verbs (can, must, might, should etc.)
*Verb: The verb that goes here is the base form of the infinitive = The
infinitive without TO before the verb. Instead of the infinitive To have
it is just the have part.
Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Questions with Do and Does:
However, if a question word such as who, when, where, why,
which or how is used in the question, you can not use the short
answers above to respond to the question.
To Practice these rules try our interactive game at: Simple Present Tense or Have - Has - Go - Goes
You might also want to check out the conjugation rules for Have Has Go Goes
We use the present tense:
1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
- I take the train to the office.
- The train to Berlin leaves every hour.
- John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.
- The President of The USA lives in The White House.
- A dog has four legs.
- We come from Switzerland.
- I get up early every day.
- Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
- They travel to their country house every weekend.
- It rains a lot in winter.
- The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.
- They speak English at work.
Verb Conjugation & Spelling
We form the present tense using the base form of the infinitive (without the TO).In general, in the third person we add 'S' in the third person.
Subject | Verb | The Rest of the sentence |
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I / you / we / they | speak / learn | English at home |
he / she / it | speaks / learns | English at home |
1. For verbs that end in -O, -CH, -SH, -SS, -X, or -Z we add -ES in the third person.
- go – goes
- catch – catches
- wash – washes
- kiss – kisses
- fix – fixes
- buzz – buzzes
- marry – marries
- study – studies
- carry – carries
- worry – worries
- play – plays
- enjoy – enjoys
- say – says
Negative Sentences in the Simple Present Tense
To make a negative sentence in English we normally use Don't or Doesn't with all verbs EXCEPT To Be and Modal verbs (can, might, should etc.).- Affirmative: You speak French.
Negative: You don't speak French.
- Affirmative: He speaks German.
Negative: He doesn't speak German.
Negative Contractions
Don't = Do notDoesn't = Does notI don't like meat = I do not like meat.
There is no difference in meaning though we normally use contractions in spoken English.
Word Order of Negative Sentences
The following is the word order to construct a basic negative sentence in English in the Present Tense using Don't or Doesn't.Subject | don't/doesn't | Verb* | The Rest of the sentence |
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I / you / we / they | don't | have / buy eat / like etc. | cereal for breakfast |
he / she / it | doesn't |
Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Negative Sentences with Don't and Doesn't:
- You don't speak Arabic.
- John doesn't speak Italian.
- We don't have time for a rest.
- It doesn't move.
- They don't want to go to the party.
- She doesn't like fish.
Questions in the Simple Present Tense
To make a question in English we normally use Do or Does. It has no translation in Spanish though it is essential to show we are making a question. It is normally put at the beginning of the question.- Affirmative: You speak English.
Question: Do you speak English?
- Affirmative: He speaks French.
Question: Does he speak French?
We DON'T use Do or Does in questions that have the verb To Be or Modal Verbs (can, must, might, should etc.)
Word Order of Questions with Do and Does
The following is the word order to construct a basic question in English using Do or Does.Do/Does | Subject | Verb* | The Rest of the sentence |
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Do | I / you / we / they | have / need want etc. | a new bike? |
Does | he / she / it |
Remember that the infinitive is the verb before it is conjugated (changed) and it begins with TO. For example: to have, to eat, to go, to live, to speak etc.
Examples of Questions with Do and Does:
- Do you need a dictionary?
- Does Mary need a dictionary?
- Do we have a meeting now?
- Does it rain a lot in winter?
- Do they want to go to the party?
- Does he like pizza?
Short Answers with Do and Does
In questions that use do/does it is possible to give short answers to direct questions as follows:Sample Questions | Short Answer (Affirmative) | Short Answer (Negative) |
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Do you like chocolate? | Yes, I do. | No, I don't. |
Do I need a pencil? | Yes, you do. | No, you don't. |
Do you both like chocolate? | Yes, we do. | No, we don't. |
Do they like chocolate? | Yes, they do. | No, they don't. |
Does he like chocolate? | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn't. |
Does she like chocolate? | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn't. |
Does it have four wheels? | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn't. |
To Practice these rules try our interactive game at: Simple Present Tense or Have - Has - Go - Goes
You might also want to check out the conjugation rules for Have Has Go Goes