Chip and Dale

Chip and Dale

One day, when the sun shone brightly, Chip and Dale found a piece of wood. They got an idea of making a see-saw with it.

All afternoon, Chip and Dale played see-saw cheerfully. But when they came home they found that some of their nuts were gone. They were very angry.

“Let’s pretend to go out to play tomorrow,” suggested Chip, “but always watch our nuts.”

The next day, when they were playing see-saw, they saw a squirrel walking towards their house. “Hmmm…give me a nut,” whispered Dale.

Chip gave a nut to Dale. Then he put the nut on one end of the see-saw. When the squirrel went to steal some nuts, Chip and Dale jumped together on the other end of the see-saw. The nut flew through the air and dropped down right between the ears of the squirrel who ran with scare.

Chip dan Dale

Suatu hari, ketika matahari bersinar cerah, Chip dan Dale menemukan sepotong kayu. Mereka mendapat ide membuat papan jongkat-jungkit dengan itu.

Sepanjang siang, Chip dan Dale bermain papan jongkat-jungkit dengan riang. Tetapi ketika mereka pulang mereka menemukan bahwa beberapa kacang mereka hilang. Mereka sangat marah.

"Mari kita berpura-pura pergi keluar untuk bermain besok," usul Chip, "tetapi selalu mengawasi kacang-kacang kita."

Keesokan harinya, ketika mereka sedang bermain jongkat-jungkit, mereka melihat seekor tupai berjalan menuju rumah mereka. "Hmmm…beri saya sebuah kacang," bisik Dale.

Chip memberi kacang ke Dale. Kemudian ia meletakkan kacang tersebut di salah satu ujung papan jongkat-jungkit. Ketika tupai pergi untuk mencuri beberapa kacang, Chip dan Dale melompat bersama-sama di ujung lain dari papan jongkat-jungkit itu. Kacang tersebut terbang di udara dan jatuh tepat antara telinga tupai yang berlari dengan ketakutan.

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The Sick Wolf and The Sheep (Serigala Yang Sakit dan Domba)

The Sick Wolf and The Sheep

There was once a starving wolf in a sorry state. He had been obliged to flee from a pack of dogs, and for many days he had found nothing to eat. He spied a little white sheep and thought: “At last! Here is a meal for me!”

“Little white sheep,” he said to her. “Could you please bring me a drop of water from the river? As you can see, I am very unwell. If you can bring me something to drink, I will be able to find something to eat.” 

Said the little sheep, “then you will already have found yourself something to eat!” and skipped off in the opposite direction.

Serigala Yang Sakit dan Domba

Pernah ada seekor serigala kelaparan dalam keadaan menyesal. Dia telah terpaksa melarikan diri dari segerombolan anjing, dan selama berhari-hari ia belum menemukan apapun untuk dimakan. Dia memata-matai seekor domba putih kecil dan berpikir: "Akhirnya! Ini makanan untuk saya! "

"Domba putih kecil," kata serigala padanya. "Bisa tolong bawakan aku setetes air dari sungai? Seperti yang kamu lihat, saya sangat tidak sehat. Jika kamu dapat membawakan sesuatu untuk diminum, aku akan dapat menemukan sesuatu untuk dimakan."

Kata domba kecil, "maka kamu sudah menemukan saya untuk dimakan" dan lari ke arah berlawanan.

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Future Tense

Future Tense is used for showing activity or event happens in the future.

For showing the future we can use will/shall and be+going to.

Will/Shall for showing future activity in general and it’s usually without any plan. And be+going to for showing future activity in specific or with plan.

Will used for all subjects (They, We, You, I, She, He, It)

Shall used only for subjects We and I.

And be1 for be+going to

Is for subjects she, He, It

Are for subjects They, We, You.

Am for subject I.

And here the pattern of future tense using will and shall before we explain the functions of it:

Will/Shall

Verbal:

( + ) Subject + Will/Shall + Verb1 + Object

We shall go to Tokyo tomorrow.

I shall go to Tokyo tomorrow.

They will go to Tokyo tomorrow.

You will go to Tokyo tomorrow.

She will go to Tokyo tomorrow.

He will go to Tokyo tomorrow.

It will go to Tokyo tomorrow.

Note: After modal Will/Shall must be Verb1 or Infinitive.

( - ) Subject + Will/Shall + Not + Verb1 + Object

We shall not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

I shall not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

They will not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

You will not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

She will not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

He will not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

It will not go to Tokyo tomorrow.

Note: For negative form only add not after Modal Will/Shall and the Verb still Verb1.

( ? ) Will/Shall + Subject + Verb1 + Object?

Shall we go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Shall i go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Will they go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Will you go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Will she go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Will he go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Will it go to Tokyo tomorrow?

Note: In interrogative form move Modal Will/Shall in front of the subjects. And the answer can be Yes/No

Nominal:

( + ) Subject + Will/Shall + be + Object of Complement

We shall be in Tokyo tomorrow.

I shall be in Tokyo tomorrow.

They will be in Tokyo tomorrow.

You will be in Tokyo tomorrow.

She will be in Tokyo tomorrow.

He will be in Tokyo tomorrow.

It will be in Tokyo tomorrow.

Note: Nominal in positive add be because after Modal Will/Shall isn’t Verb.

( - ) Subject + Will/Shall + Not + be + Object of Complement.

We shall not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

I shall not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

They will not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

You will not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

She will not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

He will not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

It will not be in Tokyo tomorrow.

Note: In negative just add not after Will/Shall.

( ? ) Will/Shall + Subject + be + Object of Complement?

Shall we be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Shall i be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Will they be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Will you be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Will she be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Will he be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Will it be in Tokyo tomorrow?

Note: The same like Verbal form move Modal Will/Shall in front of the subjects in interrogative form. And the answer can be Yes/No.

Be + Going to

Verbal:

( + ) Subject + be1 + Going to + Verb1 + Object

They are going to travel the world next month.

We are going to travel the world next month.

You are going to travel the world next month.

I am going to travel the world next month.

She is going to travel the world next month.

He is going to travel the world next month.

It is going to travel the world next month.

Note: after going to, we put Verb1 (travel)

( - ) Subject + be1 + Not + Going to + Verb1 + Object

They are not going to travel the world next month.

We are not going to travel the world next month.

You are not going to travel the world next month.

I am not going to travel the world next month.

She is not going to travel the world next month.

He is not going to travel the world next month.

It is not going to travel the world next month.

Note: In negative sentence just add not after is, are, and am.

( ? ) Be1 + Subject + Going to + Verb1 + Object?

Are they going to travel the world next month?

Are we going to travel the world next month?

Are you going to travel the world next month?

Am I going to travel the world next month?

Is she going to travel the world next month?

Is he going to travel the world next month?

Is it going to travel the world next month?

Note: Move be1 (Is, Are, Am) in front of the subjects.

Nominal:

( + ) Subject + be1 + Going to + be1 + Object of Complement.

They are going to be in New York next month.

We are going to be in New York next month.

You are going to be in New York next month.

I am going to be in New York next month.

She is going to be in New York next month.

He is going to be in New York next month.

It is going to be in New York next month.

Note: after Going to add be if followed by noun, adjective, and adverb of place.

( - ) Subject + be1 + Not + Going to + be1 + Object of Complement.

They are not going to be in New York next month.

We are not going to be in New York next month.

You are not going to be in New York next month.

I am not going to be in New York next month.

She is not going to be in New York next month.

He is not going to be in New York next month.

It is not going to be in New York next month.

( ? ) Be1 + Subject + Going to + be1 + Object of Complement?

Are they going to be in New York next month?

Are we going to be in New York next month?

Are you going to be in New York next month?

Am I going to be in New York next month?

Is she going to be in New York next month?

Is he going to be in New York next month?

Is it going to be in New York next month?

OK. Now to make it clear the differences between the uses of will/shall and be+going to, let’s check the explanation out.

The functions of Will/Shall:

1. For showing activity will be done in the future in general.

Example:

- He will send the postcard.

- I shall go to Tokyo tomorrow.

2. For showing vow/engagement in the future.

Example:

- He will meet you by ten.

- She will help you with your homework tomorrow.

3. For showing requirement.

Example:

- He will give you a good dictionary if you go with him.

- I shall finish this task if you provide me all material for making it.

4. It’s used for begging someone to do something.

Example:

- Will you help me to take my ATM card in my bag?

- Will you write me an application letter?

The functions of be + Going to:

1. The be going to form expresses the subject’s intention to perform a certain future action.

2. The intention is always premeditated and there is usually also the idea that someone preparation for the action has already been made.

Example:

- I am going to meet my friends at the café at seven.

- She is going to call me after dinner.

Long enough explanation hehehe.... OK see yaa in next tenses explanations. (dee-english)

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Past Tense

Definition of Past tense is a kind of sentence to show activity or event done in the past. Predicate in Past Tense are Verb2 for Verbal and Be2 for Nominal form.

Verbal

Verbal Sentence is sentence which the predicate is verb.

Pattern:

( + ) Subject + Verb2 + Object

They saved the money in the Bank.

We saved the money in the Bank.

You saved the money in the Bank.

I saved the money in the Bank.

She saved the money in the Bank.

He saved the money in the Bank.

It saved the money in the Bank.

Note: Verb2 only used for Positive form not in Negative and Interrogative forms.

( - ) Subject + did not + Verb1 + Object

They did not save the money in the Bank.

We did not save the money in the Bank.

You did not save the money in the Bank.

I did not save the money in the Bank.

She did not save the money in the Bank.

He did not save the money in the Bank.

It did not save the money in the Bank.

Note: For Negative we put did not after Subject and change Verb2 into Verb1/Infinitive for all subjects.

( ? ) Did + Subject + Verb1 + Object?

Did they save the money in the Bank?

Did we save the money in the Bank?

Did you save the money in the Bank?

Did I save the money in the Bank?

Did she save the money in the Bank?

Did he save the money in the Bank?

Did it save the money in the Bank?

Note: Add Did in front of Subjects and the Verb in first form (Verb1/Infinitive). Did has meaning “Apakah” in Indonesian and the answer can be Yes/No.

Nominal

Nominal Sentence is sentence which the predicate is not verb, so we have to add Tobe2 (was or were).

Pattern:

( + ) Subject + tobe2 + Object of Complement

They were in America for holiday.

We were in America for holiday.

You were in America for holiday.

I was in America for holiday.

She was in America for holiday.

He was in America for holiday.

It was in America for holiday.

Note: We use were for Subjects They, We, You and use was for I, She, He, It.

( - ) Subject + tobe2 + Not + Object of Complement

They were not in America for holiday.

We were not in America for holiday.

You were not in America for holiday.

I was not in America for holiday.

She was not in America for holiday.

He was not in America for holiday.

It was not in America for holiday.

Note: Add not after tobe2 for negative form.

( ? ) Tobe2 + Subject + Object of Complement?

Were they in America for holiday?

Were we in America for holiday?

Were you in America for holiday?

Was I in America for holiday?

Was she in America for holiday?

Was he in America for holiday?

Was it in America for holiday?

Note: Move tobe2 in front of the subjects. Were and Was have meaning “Apakah” in Indonesian and the answer can be Yes/No..

That’s it, See you on next Tenses. Thank you.. (dee-english)

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Kids' Logic (Pikiran anak-anak)

Kids' Logic

6-year-old Jimmy, a precocious kid, always told everyone he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up.

One day as Jimmy was running through his house playing, he ran into the corner of a table and hurt his eye.

Being a little kid, Jimmy cried for a while but also kept saying, "Oh no, now I can never be a doctor when I grow up."

Jimmy’s mom trying to reassure him told Jimmy that he could still be a doctor but Jimmy kept insisting that he couldn't.

Finally she asked, "Why can't you be a doctor, Jimmy?"

Holding one hand over his injured eye, Jimmy said, "Because now I will have to be a pirate!"

Pikiran anak-anak

Jimmy yang berumur 6 tahun, seorang anak dewasa sebelum waktunya, selalu mengatakan kepada semua orang dia ingin menjadi seorang dokter ketika ia besar.

Suatu hari ketika Jimmy berlari bermain didalam rumahnya, ia menabrak sudut sebuah meja dan matanya terluka.

Karena masih anak kecil, Jimmy menangis sebentar tapi ia juga berkata, "Oh tidak, sekarang aku tidak pernah bisa menjadi dokter kalau aku sudah dewasa."

Ibu Jimmy mencoba meyakinkannya mengatakan bahwa dia masih bisa menjadi seorang dokter tapi Jimmy tetap bersikeras bahwa dia tidak bisa.

Akhirnya ia bertanya, "Mengapa kamu tidak bisa menjadi dokter, Jimmy?"

Sambil tangannya memegangi matanya yang terluka, Jimmy berkata, "Karena sekarang saya akan menjadi seorang bajak laut!"



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Preposition

Preposition is one of parts of speech which holds an important role in forming a sentence.

The main use of Preposition is to precede a Prepositional Phrase. Prepositional Phrase is a phrase which consists of preposition and noun, or other words like Pronoun, Numeral, Gerund, Noun Phrase, and others.

A prepositional phrase cannot be a subject in a sentence. It just can be a object, complement, or adjunct.

Take a look at the following sentences.

- There is a cow in the field.

Note: Preposition in combines Noun (cow) with Noun (field)

- He is fond of sports.

Note: Preposition of combines Adjective (fond) with Noun (sports)

And here are kinds of prepositions:

1. Simple Preposition

- after

- at

- by

- for

- from

- in

- of

- off

- on

- out

- over

- through

- till

- to

- until

- up

- with, and so on

2. Double Preposition

- from among

- from off

- from under

- from within

- into

- onto

- over against, and so on

Note: We use Double Preposition if Simple Preposition is not enough to express meaning in a sentence.

3. Compound Preposition

- across

- above

- before

- between

- without

- behind

- outside

- inside

- around, and so on

Note: Compound Preposition generally formed by giving prefix (a=on, be=by) to Noun, Adjective, and Adverb.

Example:

Across (on + cross)

Above (on + by + up)

Before (by + fore)

Between (by + twain)

4. Participial Preposition

- barring

- concerning

- considering

- during

- pending

- regarding

- respecting

- touching, and so on

5. Phrase Preposition

- according

- along with

- away from

- because of

- by reason of

- by way of

- for the sake of

- in addition to

- in case of

- in front of

- instead of

- in spite of

- in order to

- in regard to, and so on

Hope it can help you to make better sentence. Thank you

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The Peacock and The Crane (Merak dan Bangau)

The Peacock and The Crane

The peacock would often laugh at the crane, which, according to the peacock, had very drab plumage indeed. “I am dressed in gold and purple,” the vain bird would say to the crane, “while you have absolutely nothing of any beauty on your wings at all.”

“On the other hand,” the crane replied, “I can sing to the stars while I fly high in the heavens, while you must drag yourself along the ground like the chicken in the farmyard!”

Perhaps, then, it is better to be illustrious in poor clothes, rather than live without glory in but a show of wealth.

Merak dan Bangau

Merak sering menertawakan Bangau, yang menurut merak, memiliki bulu yang benar-benar sangat membosankan. "Saya mengenakan warna emas dan ungu," burung yang sombong itu berkata kepada Bangau, "sementara kamu sama sekali tidak punya keindahan apapun pada sayapmu."

"Di sisi lain," jawab Bangau, "aku bisa menyanyi pada bintang-bintang sambil aku terbang tinggi di langit, sementara Anda harus menyeret diri anda diatas tanah seperti ayam di peternakan!"

Mungkin, maka, lebih baik terkenal dengan pakaian yang buruk, daripada hidup tanpa kemuliaan tetapi menunjukkan kekayaan.

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