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What is Present Continuous Tense? | Explanition and Examples

                      Present Continuous Tense What is the continuous present tense?    The present tense is commonly used in English and often uses the -ing form of the verb. For example, "He is running". You can see that the sentence is occurring continuously at the current moment. Present tense verbs, also known as the present continuous tense, are used to describe actions that are currently ongoing or that may occur in the future. The present tense is usually used in four general cases: 1. Describe what is happening at the moment 2. Discussing events that are temporary in nature and continue into the future but end at a particular point in time 3. List upcoming events 4. To explain a new pattern or habit      This verb form is formed by the verb to be + the present participle variant (the verb form ending in -ing). These verbs can also use adverb modifiers to talk about activities that will f...

Simple Present Tense: Definition | Example | Quiz

                          Simple Present Tense What is the simple present tense?       The simple present tense is when you use a verb to talk about something that happens continuously in the present tense like daily, weekly, or monthly. Use the simple present tense for things that happen frequently or are factual. The structure of the Simple Present Tense is: S + am/is/are + V +…. Here are some examples: a. You  go to Library every day b. We study at school every day c. Every monday they Swim in the pool  How it looks?     Use simple present tense verbs in the base form of the verb. Do not add suffixes such as "-ed" or "-ing". As in the previous example, I used the root forms of "go", "study", and "swim".     However, it changes the present simple verb when the subject represents "he", "she", or "it". To do this, add "-s".   Check out these examples: a. Cleora ...

5 Public Speaking mistakes you should know

             It is normal to make mistakes when speaking in public, whether it is because of nervousness, lack of exercise or even lack of confidence when in front. According to the American National Institute of Mental Health, 74% of people suffer from fear of speaking, which is nervousness when it comes to public speaking. Are you one of those who have experienced something similar? One way to reduce this anxiety is to prepare as well as possible.  However, such mistakes allow us to learn and evaluate ourselves to improve our public speaking skills. Here are five beginner public speaking mistakes, pay attention and take a good look at the reviews! 1. Lack of preparation      Lack of preparation is one of the biggest mistakes when speaking in front of an audience. Of course, without careful preparation, you will not be able to take advantage of all the opportunities that arise when you speak in public. Accor...

Causes of laziness | How to stalk laziness

What are the causes of laziness?    Being lazy is a bad habit. Especially if it is left alone, laziness can affect you and others and can even cause various losses. Laziness does not appear out of thin air as for the things that cause laziness as follows. 1. The plan is too big     The reason a person feels lazy is because the plan is too big. Why can this lead to laziness? Because often with big plans, you just focus on a big goal and often forget important things about it. Therefore, you just focus on the results and forget about the process.  2. . High expectations That everything went perfectly      To achieve this goal, we will definitely go through a long process. And the result of this long process is not always perfect. But if you expect too much to make things perfect, that thought can make you really lazy.  3. Listening too much to other people's criticisms       Sometim...

Definition & Benefits of Tempeh for Health

                              Definition of Tempeh       Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food, especially in Yogyakarta and Surakarta which has been part of food culture for centuries.  In addition, along with the spread of Javanese migrants to the archipelago, tempeh-making techniques also spread throughout Indonesia. Generally, Indonesians consume tempeh as a side dish to accompany rice.  In its development, tempeh is processed and provided into a variety of ready-to-eat snacks that are processed and sold in packages.  An example of a popular tempeh product is tempeh chips.      Tempeh is a grain fermentation product that uses the fungus Rhizopus Oligosporus which can increase and maintain nutritional value and soften the texture of raw materials so that they are easier to consume.  Tempeh, which is popular in Indonesia, is based on soybeans. In a...

Unity and Coherence in Essays | Definitions and examples

What is Unity?          Unity is there an idea in a paragrap that focuses on the main topic or a paragraph that discusses one idea and the beginning of the paragraph to the end of the paragraph. Each sentence in this paragraph is interrelated and supports each other discussing or explaining the evidence of the main idea or main topic in that paragraph. The point is unity between paragraphs that talk about a common idea. Example of Paragraph :  Tempeh       Tempeh is a typical Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans with a high nutritional value. Tempeh is rich in protein so it can be used as an alternative to meat. Tempeh also has infinite benefits for health, one of which is preventing anemia. What is Coherence?         Coherence is the cohesiveness or connectedness between sentences that flows smoothly and logically from one sentence to the next that supports the purpose of the paragrap. The last sentenc...

Negative Impacts of Staying Up Late on Health

Staying up late will make you sleepy and yawn frequently due to lack of rest or sleep. Not only that, the effect of staying up late that is left for a long time can also cause you to feel tired and disturb your physical and mental condition. Here are some of the negative impacts of staying up late to health: 1. Experiencing Weight Gain         People who always stay up late will cause weight gain and people who stay up late will be at risk of obesity because staying up late can interfere with body metabolity. In addition, when staying up late, it can make the body feel hungry quickly and difficult to maintain a diet. Therefore, staying up late can cause you to gain a lot of weight. 2. Decreased Brain Function        Staying up late can reduce concentration and memory and the ability to solve problems. People who stay up late will find it difficult to focus and experience a decrease in their level of alertness i...