Present Continuous Tense
A. Pengertian Present Continuous Tense
Present continuous tense adalah bentuk tense yang digunakan untuk menyatakan bahwa suatu aksi sedang berlangsung selama waktu tertentu pada waktu sekarang (present). Bentuk ini menunjukkan bahwa aksi tersebut terjadi sebelum (begins before), selama (is in progress at the present), dan berlanjut setelah (continues after) waktu atau aksi lainnya.
Apabila kita sudah memahami simpleresent tense, selanjutnya tidaklah sulit untuk mengerti aspek lain dari bingkai waktu present ini.
Contoh kalimat:
It is 13.00. They are discussing something right now.
Penjelasan:
Mereka mulai berdiskusi sejam yang lalu. Sekarang jam menunjukkan pukul 13.00 dan mereka masih berdiskusi. Ini menunjukkan bahwa diskusi mereka dimulai pada masa lampau (begins before), masih berlangsung pada saat sekarang (is in progress at the present), dan mungkin akan berlanjut sampai nanti (continues after).
B. Rumus Present Continuous Tense
Untuk membentuk kalimat present continuous tense, kita harus menerapkan rumus be + present participle (-ing) pada kata kerja utama.
Bentuk |
Rumus Present Continuous Tense |
Contoh Kalimat |
(+) |
Subjek + be (am/is/are) + verb (-ing) + … |
· He is sleeping right now. · They are studying today. |
(-) |
Subjek +be (am/is/are) + not + verb (-ing) + … |
· He is not sleeping right now. · They are not studying today. |
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(?) |
Be (am/is/are) + subjek + verb (-ing) + …? |
· Is he sleeping right now? · Are they studying today? |
C. Penggunaan Present Continuous Tense
Mengingat present continuous tense tidak hanya digunakan untuk menunjukkan kejadian yang berlangsung sekarang tetapi juga masa depan yang dekat, maka penggunaan keterangan waktu sangatlah penting untuk diperhatikan. Umumnya, keterangan waktu berikut digunakan pada kalimat present continuous tense:
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Pada saat terjadi pembicaraan (at the time of speaking) |
Pada waktu sekitar waktu pembicaraan (around the time of speaking) |
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Kata Kerja
yang Tidak Digunakan pada Present Continuous Tense
Beberapa kata kerja tidak biasanya digunakan pada kalimat present continuous tense. Ini dikarenakan kata kerja tersebut menunjukkan keadaan atau situasi yang kita tidak harapkan untuk berubah dan tidak menggambarkan aksi atau tindakan. Kata kerja ini lebih dikenal dengan nama kata kerja statis (stative verbs).
Berikut contoh kata kerja statis:
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No |
Keterangan Kata Kerja |
Contoh Kalimat |
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1. |
Kata kerja yang menunjukkan perasaan dan emosi, seperti: Love, prefer, hate, like, appreciate, want, dislike |
I prefer tea than coffee Tidak mungkin berbentuk: I am prefering tea than coffee |
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2. |
Kata kerja yang menunjukkan penggunaan indra, seperti: Hear, taste, smell, see, |
The cake tastes delicious Tidak mungkin berbentuk: The cake is tasting delicious |
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3. |
Kata kerja yang mengekspresikan pengetahuan, pendapat, dan kepercayaan, seperti: Think, believe, understand, know, recognize |
I believe in his opinion Tidak mungkin berbentuk: I am believing in his opinion |
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4. |
Kata kerja yang menunjukkan kepemilikan Own, have, possess, belong |
The car belongs to that bulky guy Tidak mungkin berbentuk: The car is belonging to that bulky guy |
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5. |
Kata kerja statis lainnya Seem, be, exist, need, cost |
Plant needs the sun to survive Tidak mungkin berbentuk: Plant is needing the sun to survive |
Contoh Penggunaan dalam Percakapan
Conversation I
Jodi: Hey, Tari. Where are you going?
Tari: I am going to the office.
Jodi: What? You work on weekends?
Tari: No, I don’t work on weekends.
Jodi: So, why are you going to the office on Sunday?
Tari: What? Sunday?
Jodi: Yeah.
Tari: What day is it today? Sunday?
Jodi: Yes, today is Sunday.
Tari: Oh, no. I woke up very late this morning. I think I’ve lost my mind.
Jodi: It’s okay. Most people have ever experienced it.
Conversation II
Anggita: Hello. Anggita is speaking. Who is it?
Harmoni: Hello Anggita. I’m Harmoni.
Anggita: Oh, Harmoni. Are you using somebody’s phone? This isn’t your phone numbers, right?
Harmoni: No, it isn’t. I am using my mother’s phone. My battery is running out. By the way, what are you doing?
Anggita: Oh, I’m studying right now. We are having Science examination tomorrow morning. Do you forget it?
Harmoni: Of course not. That’s why I am calling you now.
Anggita: Oh, what’s up? Is there anything I can help?
Harmoni: Owh, I do not know where to start learning. These are difficult materials. I am trying to remember all things. I have been reading the Science books five times. But I cannot remember almost all of them. I am afraid that I will fail the exam.
Anggita: Keep calm, Harmoni. You cannot concentrate at the same time you’re worrying about the failure. Start from the easiest material. One more, you should not memorize all things. Try to understand them.
Harmoni: Yeah, I think so. I will try to understand those materials.
Anggita: O yeah, I am just remembering something. I have some Science videos. I have watched all of them. Those videos give me clear explanation about Science. I think you should watch them too.
Harmoni: Oh, that sounds great.
Anggita: I am in front of my computer now. I am sending the links of the videos to your email. Check them out.
Harmoni: Wow, thanks, Anggita. You’re saving my life!
Anggita: Oh, don’t mention it. Good luck on the exam tomorrow. Bye.
Harmoni: U too. Bye.
Conversation III
Dessy: Are you cooking spaghetti?
Hanan: No, I am not cooking spaghetti. I am making fried rice, your favorite food.
Dessy: Oh, thanks.
Hanan: You’re welcome. Hm, do you want to eat spaghetti?
Dessy: Fried rice and spaghetti together? Are you joking? Both of them contain carbohydrates. You know, I am trying to lose weight.
Hanan: That’s not what I mean. I am asking about tomorrow. You probably want to eat spaghetti tomorrow. I can make it if you want to.
Dessy: Oh, sorry Hanan. I thought you want me to be fat. Ha ha!
Hanan: No problem. By the way, you’re beautiful, just the way you are.
Dessy: Oh, thanks, Hanan.
Hanan: You’re welcome, Dessy. I am saying the truth.
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