Signal words membantu menunjukkan bahwa suatu kalimat menggunakan Present Progressive (Present Continuous). Tense ini dipakai untuk aksi yang sedang berlangsung saat ini.
Common Signal Words
Beberapa kata yang sering menunjukkan penggunaan Present Progressive:
| Signal Word | Contoh Kalimat |
|---|---|
| now | She is studying now. |
| at the moment | They are watching TV at the moment. |
| Look! | Look! The dog is running. |
| Listen! | Listen! Someone is singing. |
Function of These Signal Words
Signal words tersebut biasanya menunjukkan bahwa:
- aksi sedang terjadi saat berbicara
- situasi sementara
- sesuatu sedang berlangsung sekarang
Contoh:
I am reading a book now.
She is talking on the phone at the moment.
Look! The children are playing outside.
Listen! The teacher is speaking.
Structure of the Present Progressive
Struktur dasar:
subject + am / is / are + verb + -ing
Contoh:
I am working.
She is studying.
They are playing football.