Cara Menggunakan Present Continuous Tense
Pelajari kapan menggunakan present continuous (be + -ing) untuk aksi yang sedang berlangsung, dan bagaimana bedanya dengan simple present.
Present continuous (juga disebut present progressive) dipakai untuk aksi yang sedang terjadi sekarang, tepat saat kita berbicara.
I am studying English right now.
Bentuk: be + verb-ing
Present continuous dibentuk dari to be (am/is/are) + kata kerja + -ing.
| Subjek | Bentuk | Contoh |
|---|---|---|
| I | am + -ing | I am working. |
| he / she / it | is + -ing | She is working. |
| you / we / they | are + -ing | They are working. |
Aturan ejaan -ing:
- kata kerja berakhiran -e (silent) → hapus -e: make → making
- kata kerja satu suku kata, konsonan-vokal-konsonan → dobel konsonan terakhir: run → running, sit → sitting
- kata kerja berakhiran -ie → ganti jadi -y: lie → lying
Kapan menggunakan present continuous
1. Aksi yang sedang terjadi saat ini
- Please be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
- I am writing an email right now.
2. Situasi sementara (belum tentu terjadi persis sekarang)
- She is staying at her friend's house this week.
- I am reading a great book these days.
3. Rencana atau janji di masa depan yang sudah pasti
- We are meeting the client tomorrow.
- I am flying to Bali next Monday.
Present continuous vs simple present
Ini area yang paling sering membingungkan pembelajar.
| Simple present | Present continuous |
|---|---|
| Kebiasaan/rutinitas | Aksi yang sedang terjadi sekarang |
| I work every day. | I am working right now. |
| She plays tennis on weekends. | She is playing tennis at the moment. |
Kata kerja yang biasanya tidak dipakai dalam bentuk -ing
Beberapa kata kerja (biasanya menyatakan keadaan, bukan aksi) jarang dipakai dalam present continuous, meskipun artinya sedang terjadi sekarang: know, believe, want, need, love, like, understand, own, belong.
- ❌ I am knowing the answer. → ✅ I know the answer.
- ❌ She is wanting a coffee. → ✅ She wants a coffee.
Kesalahan umum
- ❌ "I studying English now." → ✅ "I am studying English now." (jangan lupa to be)
- ❌ "She is study right now." → ✅ "She is studying right now." (jangan lupa -ing)
- ❌ "I am understanding the lesson." → ✅ "I understand the lesson." (stative verb, tidak pakai -ing)
Kalau ragu tense mana yang dipakai, tanyakan: "Apakah ini rutinitas, atau sesuatu yang benar-benar sedang terjadi sekarang?"
Latihan cepat
0/4 terjawab1. Listen! Someone ______ at the door.
2. She ______ dinner right now.
3. I ______ the answer.
4. We ______ to Bali next week.
Jawab semua 4 soal untuk melihat skormu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is "I studying English now." incorrect?
The correct form is "I am studying English now." Don't forget to be.
What's the correct way to say "She is study right now."?
The correct form is "She is studying right now." Don't forget -ing.
Is it correct to say "I am understanding the lesson."?
The correct form is "I understand the lesson." A stative verb doesn't take -ing.
