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Example of Descriptive Text - Whooper Swan
Whooper Swan (Cygnus Cygnus) The whooper swan is a large type of waterfowl, whose adults reach lengths of up to 140cm, with wings as long as 60cm each. While their bodies are predominantly white, some feature yellowish markings on the head and neck. There are no color differences distinguishing males and females, but cygnets younger than one year old are gray with brownish streaks, the area around the top of the beak a pinkish white. Also, adults can weigh more than 10kg, which is quite heavy for a flying animal. Take-off requires the assistance of a run-up. Whooper swans feed mostly on the stems and roots of aquatic plants, and their main breeding ground is northen Eurasia, Iceland, etc.
Example of Descriptive Text - Timber Wolf
Timber Wolf The Timber Wolf (also: Grey Wolf) most closely fits the common image of a wolf. The wolf's size and coloring may vary according to its habitat. Once found in many regions throughout the world, hunting, etc., has caused wolf numbers to dwindle and wolves have disappeared completely from many areas of the world. Timber wolves hunt small animals, such as hares and mice, etc., and also deer, etc. They will also eat plants such as berries, etc. They range widely, traveling at around 8km (4.8 miles) per hour as they hunt for food. In a single day, they may travel great distances, sometimes 100km (sixty miles).
Example of Descriptive Text - Tiger
Tiger Tigers are the largest members of the feline family. They inhabit a wide area of land, stretching from Siberia to north-eastern China, India, and Indochina and make their habitat mainly in rainforests, mangroves, and boreal forests (taigas). Tigers are not fast runners. However, they are able to jump amazingly well, a skill they make use of when sneaking up and pouncing on their prey. The hair on their back is yellow with black, horizontal stripes. Tigers found in the northern regions tend to be light yellow in color while those in the southern regions are more orangish. For food, tigers eat almost anything depending on what they can find in their place of habitat, from insects (locusts, etc.) and small animals to large ones such as deer, wild boars, and cows.
Example of Descriptive Text - Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl (Bubo Scandiacus) The snowy owl is covered in snow-white feathers. This large species of owl is mainly found in Arctic tundra areas. The snowy owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees giving it an extremely wide range of vision.While the male is almost purely white, the female's feathers are streaked with shades of black or brown. The female is also bigger than the male meaning that, unlike other owls, the snowy owl's sex can be easily distinguished. Unlike most other owls, the snowy owl is active during daylight hours. Summer in the Arctic circle features nights of "midnight sun" , and the snowy owl, living in open areas such as tundras, grasslands, wetlands, or rocky areas, must hunt for prey from an elevated point with maximum vision of the area. For this reason, snowy owls are often very active during the day, even though hunting is commonly done in the mornings or evening. Their prey consists mostly of small rodents, but they occasionally fee
Example of Descriptive Text - Polar Bear
Polar Bear Along with the brown bear, the polar bear is one of the largest of the bear species. The white fur that covers polar bears' bodies means that they are sometimes referred to as "white bears." Polar bears are strong swimmers, and it is said that they can swim for distances of up to 65km, at a speed of 6.5km/h. They also have acute senses of smell and hearing, useful when hunting as this allows them to detect the scent of seals swimming beneath the ice. Polar bears are able to endure a lean diet or periods of fasting, and can survive up to six months on only one seal. Except for during mating season or when females are bringing up young, polar bears are solitary animals. Male bears and female bears who are not pregnant do not hibernate.
Example of Descriptive Text - Orangutan
Orangutan The orangutan is a member of the ape family, and its name is derived from the Malay expression for "person of the forest." Orangutans have long, reddish-brown hair and mainly live in forests, making their homes in the tops of tall trees. They live mainly on fruits such as figs and durian, but also eat leaves, tree bark, nuts, termites, and insects. While other apes make their habitats in Africa, the orangutan can only be found in Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia. The orangutan is currently designated as an endangered species due to rapid depletion of Southeast Asian rainforests.
Example of Descriptive Text - Mountain Gorilla
Mountain Gorilla The mountain gorilla can be found in the central African countries of Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda. They make their habitat in tropical forests in the mountains, and live in troops consisting of one male and several females. The mountain gorilla has a robust body and protruding stomach, and moves on the ground by "knuckle-walking" as its arms are longer than its legs. When a male reaches maturity, its back becomes a grayish-white color, and its head takes on a conical shape. It also begins to use chest-beating as a way of expressing aggression. Mountain gorillas eat thistles and nettles that grow in the mountains. It is estimated that as little as 1,000 gorillas currently exist in the wild, making them at high risk of extinction.
Example of Descriptive Text - Lion
Lion The lion is a large carnivore from the cat family. Its current habitat is limited to some areas of Africa and India, but there was a time when lions could be found all over Africa, Asia, and southern Europe. The lion's dignified appearance and demeanor, along with its ranking among the strongest animals in the world, make it known as the "king of beasts." Lions usually travel in groups known as "prides, " usually consisting of one or two males, three to six females and several children. They feed on many different things, their prey including everything from beetles and reptiles, to large herbivorous animals.
Example of Descriptive Text - Indian Peafowl
Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) The Indian peafowl is the national bird of India, and can be found mainly in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other areas of south Asia. The male, known as the peacock, has large, brightly colored feathers, which he displays to attract females (peahens) during courtship in spring. Peacock feathers are a beautiful iridescent blue, making them popular for use in artwork. Peafowl are also considered very useful birds to keep as they eat poisonous insects and snakes.
Example of Descriptive Text - Giant Panda
Giant Panda Giant Pandas live in humid bamboo forests or forests with a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, at altitudes of 1300 to 3600 meters. Both males and females live alone most of the year, and do not hibernate like bears do. Giant Pandas sleep for 10 to 16 hours per day, and spend most of their waking hours eating bamboo shoots and leaves. Occasionally a Giant Panda will eat insects or small animals. The Giant Panda has a protrusion on its wrist, which the Giant Panda can use like a thumb. This "sixth finger" is perfect for grasping bamboo stalks. Giant Pandas are excellent tree climbers, and often climb trees to avoid enemies. However, they are not very good at climbing down from trees, and often fall in the process. Giant Pandas have black fur around their eyes and on their ears, nose, shoulders, arms, and legs. Other areas of their bodies are covered by white or cream-colored fur. Their tails are white as well.
Example of Descriptive Text - Emperor Penguin
Emperor Penguin The Emperor Penguin is the largest penguin in the world. Emperor Penguins grow to be approximately 100 to 130 cm tall, and weigh about 30 kg. Emperor Penguins are good at diving, and are said to be able to reach depths greater than 250 m. They can stay submerged for around 20 minutes, longer than any other kind of penguin. To avoid losing body heat and strength while living on the ice, penguins keep their bodies rounded, pulling in their feet and necks. Penguins walk slowly and awkwardly, but in the water they seem to fly, swimming with the greatest of ease. Penguins form large colonies for breeding on the thick ice layers surrounding Antarctica. Females lay one egg in early May, then leave the egg in the care of the male. The females head for the ocean to search for food to replenish the energy expended in laying the eggs, and for the chicks which will soon hatch. The male carries the egg on top of its feet to keep it from touching the cold ice, and covers the
Example of Descriptive Text - Cheetah
Cheetah The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals, capable of running at speeds up to 120 kph. Cheetahs have slim bodies, long legs, long tails, and high shoulders. A cheetah cannot retract its claws, so they are always out to grip the earth like spikes on a runner's shoes. The cheetah's broad chest holds a large heart and lungs. All these different features of a cheetah's body work together to help it run. Clearly, cheetahs were born to run fast. However, cheetahs can only maintain their top speed for a distance of about 500 meters, and in fact often fail to catch their prey.
Example of Descriptive Text - Black Rhinoceros
Black Rhinoceros The rhinoceros' best-known feature is its horn, and it is the largest land animal after the elephant. It has a big, robust body with a large head, short neck, broad chest, thick skin, and short legs. Each foot has three toes, meaning that a rhinoceros' footprints look like clovers.The rhinoceros has no incisors or canines, and its mouth is pointed to allow it to munch on leaves, twigs, and fruit it pulls from trees with its upper lip. The horn is a common target for poachers, meaning that the rhinoceros is currently in danger of extinction.
Example of Descriptive Text - Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle The bald eagle is one of the larger types of eagle, its body measuring between 76 and 92cm, and its wingspan can reach more than two meters. Its dark brown body and white head and shoulders are the bald eagle's most distinguishing features. The bald eagle is also the national bird of the United States of America. This, along with its striking appearance, makes it a very well-known bird in the United States. Bald eagles can be found mostly in coastal areas of the North American continent, along the shores, rivers, and lakes. The bald eagle is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Bald Eagle Protection Act, enacted in 1918 and 1940 respectively. Many North American indigenous people regard the bald eagle as a sacred creature, and the birds or their feathers feature in many rituals and traditional costumes. In addition, the bald eagle is also regarded as a symbol of wisdom, power, and strength, and a sign of peace and friendship. This papercraft is
Example of Descriptive Text - African Elephant
African Elephant The African elephant is the largest land mammal in the world. Its tusks become curved as they grow, and in males they can reach lengths of up to 350cm. Its large, triangular ears are not only perfect for collecting sound, but they are also used for releasing body heat, and elephants spread them out to intimidate other animals. African elephants usually move in herds of around 10, with the oldest female as leader. Male elephants often leave the herd around the age of 10 years, and lead solitary lives. Elephants are herbivorous and feed on leaves, branches, tree bark and fruit.
Example of Descriptive Text - SLTP Putra Pertiwi
SLTP Putra Pertiwi This is SLTP Putra Pertiwi. It is a good junior secondary school in West Jakarta. The students of this school come here everyday. They do s lot of activities. They learn different kinds of subject, such as mathematics, Indonesian language, Biology and English. Everyday they wear the school uniform, white and white for every Monday, white and blue for every Tuesday to Thursday, Batik and blue for every Friday and scout uniform and the PMR uniform for every Saturday.
Example of Descriptive Text - Mr. Husein Family
Mr. Husein Family Mr. Husein is an English teacher. He has two children, Hasan and Anita. Hasan is an SLTP student and Anita is an elementary student. They are smart and active students in their schools. They always follow the school extra-curricular activities. Their parents support what their children do. Mrs. Husein is a wise house-wife. She is very strict and disciplined to her children. She always checks what they do either out of or at home. They are a happy family.
Example of Recount Text - Ali and Ani’s vacation
Ali and Ani’s vacation Ali and Ani had a vacation. They went to Prapat. They wanted to visit Hadi’s family. Mr. Anwar, Ali and Ani’s father, went together with them. They went there by bus. They left Medan at six o’clock in the morning and arrived in Prapat at nine. Edi and Tati were waiting for them at the bus station.
Example of Descriptive Text - Balekambang
Balekambang Balekambang is a small village on the southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers past the town Malang, two hours drive from it to south. It is well-known for its long beautiful white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to Tanah Lot in Bali. In Balekambang there are three small rocky islands namely Ismoyo Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island, which are surrounded by the seas as well. That is the Indonesian Ocean whose huge waves frighten many overseas cruisers. Those names are taken from “wayang” figures (Java traditional puppets). Taken from : Hello English Magazine, January 1991.
Example of Descriptive Text - The Jackson Family
The Jackson Family Mr. Jackson is an American teacher, but he lives and works in Denpasar. He teaches English at SMP 8. He is a very good teacher. His students like him. His wife is an Indonesian. She comes from Medan. They have one son and one daughter. The children go to a primary school. Mr. Jackson’s house is made of wood. It has five rooms : a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room and two bedrooms. The Jackson has a house maid to help Mrs Jackson to do the house work. The maid comes from Bantul.
Example of Recount Text - Having Recreation
Having Recreation Last week my parents, sister, brother and I went to the zoo. We went there for recreation. We left at 6.00 a.m. and arrived (here at 8.00 a.m. It is about a hundred kilometers to go to the zoo from my house. There were a lot of people watching a giant snake. The snake was there for about a week. It was 9 meters long. I thought it was the biggest snake I had ever seen. After going around and watching various animals, we went home. On the way home, we stopped at the Borobudur temple for half an hour.
Example of Descriptive Text - My Uncle Martin
My Uncle Martin My Uncle Martin is my mother's elder brother. He is my favorite among my mother's brothers. He is a very interesting man. He lives quite near us with my Aunt Angela and my cousins Anne and Bob. I often go to his house. He is about 45 with grey hair. He is still quit good-looking. He is tall and well-built. He has blue eyes and a strong face. He wears glasses. He is short sighted. He takes them off when he doesn't work. Uncle Martin is a textile engineer. He works for a big firm in the city. He travels widely in his job. He is an expert in solving problems with machines. At present, he is in the United States. He is visiting the firm's customers there. He is very fond of the sea. He has a boat at the seaside. He goes there every weekend in summer to sail it. I sometimes stay with my cousins at their house on the coast. When Uncle Martin is at home he usually takes us out in the boat.
Example of Narrative Text - The Lamb and the Wolf
The Lamb and the Wolf One day the wolf was slaking his thirst at a stream when he chanced to see a lamb, also drinking, at some distance down the stream. Outraged, he growled, "You are muddying my drinking water, now I shall eat you." The lamb protested, "But, Sir, how can I be muddying your drinking water? I am farther down stream than you are. The water is flowing from your part of the stream to where I am." "Upstream or downstream, your drinking is muddying my water, and I shall eat you." So saying, the wolf leaped upon the lamb and devoured him.
Example of Descriptive Text - I Love My Pet
I Love My Pet Most people in the world have a pet. I also have it. My pet is dog, named Miko. Its color is brown. It has brown eyes, too. I got this pet from my friend at the beginning of 2009. He bought it from a pet shop in his country. Once a week, my mother bathes him. He is funny and smart. It often plays with my neighbor’s dog. I love him very much because he can be my friend, too.
Example of Descriptive Text - Jellyfish
Jellyfish Jellyfish are not really fish. They are invertebrate animals. This means that unlike fish or people, they have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all. Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths, but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them, but no brains. They are made almost entirely of water, which is why you can look through them. Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat. Most jellyfish live in salt water, apart from a few types that live in fresh water. Jellyfish are found in oceans and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas and in icy waters near the North an dSouth poles.
Example of Narrative Text - The Wolf and The Goat
The Wolf and The Goat A wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff. The wolf smacked his lips at the thought of a fine goat dinner. “My dear friend,” said the wolf in his sweetest voice, “aren’t you afraid you will fall down from that cliff? Come down here and graze on this fine grass beside me on safe, level ground.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “Well then,” said the wolf, “aren’t you cold up there in the wind? You would be warmer grazing down here beside me in this sheltered area.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “But the grass tastes better down here!” said the exasperated wolf, “Why dine alone?” “My dear wolf,” the goat finally said, “are you quite sure that it is My dinner you are worrying about and not your own?”
Example of Procedure Text - Meat Floss Porridge
Meat Floss Porridge Ingredients 250 cc hot water 50 gram instant porridge 1 spoon soya sauce 1 spoon chili sauce Crackers 10 gram meat floss Suggested Preparation Put instant porridge into a bowl. Pour 250 cc hot water, stir well. Leave it for about 3 minutes until porridge thickened. Add soya sauce and chili sauce (as much as you like). Then, spread crackers and meat floss. The porridge is ready to be served.
Example of Recount Text - Holiday in Borobudur
Holiday in Borobudur Last holiday, some friends and I went to Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java. It is very famous temple all over the world for its construction and size. So, we all tried to arrive to the top of the temple, that was in the eight level terraces and the distance was 4.8 km from the base. It was not easy and made us tired. When we got down from the temple, we met a foreigner lady with her two year-old daughter. We guessed she was an American or an Australian. Then, we came to her and said that her daughter is beautiful and very funny. She smiled and said that the word ‘funny’ is not appropriate. It can have a negative meaning. So, you had better say ‘cute’ instead. We all said sorry to her because of our inappropriate word. Fortunately, she said that it was common for young English learner and she also told us that she was a teacher.
Example of Procedure Text - Tomato Soup
Tomato Soup Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes 1 small onion 8 cups water Small clove garlic Spices ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon butter How to make it: Fry tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a pan with butter for five minutes. Add water, spices, salt, and pepper. Heat until the water boils. Turn down the heat and cover the lid. Cook for one hour.
Example of Descriptive Text - Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan Michael Jordan is a famous basketball player. Michael Jordan certainly looks like a star. He is tall, well- built and handsome. He is always well dressed. His personality is as good as his playing ability. He is confident. He is also generous. He gives a lot of money to charity. His hobby is playing golf, baseball, and cooking. He often cooks for his family.
Example of Procedure Text - How to Make Cheese Omelet
How to Make Cheese Omelet Ingredients: 1 egg, 50 g cheese 1 cup milk 3 table spoons cooking oil A pinch of salt and pepper Utensils you need: Frying pan Fork Spatula Cheese grater Bowl Plate How to make it: Crack an egg into a bowl. Whisk the egg with a fork until it is smooth. Add milk and whisk well. Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Pour the mixture into the frying pan. Turn the omelet with a spatula when it browns. Cook both sides. Place on a plate, spread salt and pepper. Eat while warm.
Example of Narrative Text - Timun Mas
Example of Narrative Text Timun Mas One night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with supranatural powers passed their house. He heard they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I can give you a child. But you have to give me that child when she is 17 years old," said Buto Ijo. The farmers were so happy. They did not think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree to take the offer. Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted them carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No longer after that, a big golden cucumber grew from plants. After it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to see beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber. Years passed by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl. On her 17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy. However, the parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their promise to Buto Ijo the giant but they also did n
Example of Narrative Text - The Prince and His Best Friends
Example of Narrative Text The Prince and His Best Friends Once upon a time, there lived a kind young prince named Jonathan. He was loved, and adored by his people. His two close friends were Peter Piper, the servant of the palace and Franklin Greedy, the son of an Aristocrat. One day, The Prince, Peter Piper, and Franklin Greedy were walking through the forest. Suddenly a group of bandits attacked the three boys near an old house. They entered the old house and blockaded the gate and doors. The three boys were trapped inside the house. Franklin was very terrified and asked the Prince to surrender immediately, but Peter was not afraid. He urged and supported the Prince not to give up. The Prince decided not to surrender because he realized that he would become a hostage for the bandits to ask for ransom to his father, but Franklin was scared and wanted to make a deal, it made Peter suspicious about Franklin’s behavior. So he quietly made up a plan for him and the Prince to es
Example of Narrative Text - The Owl and the Nightingale
Example of Narrative Text The Owl and the Nightingale There was once a nightingale in a cage by a window that was his habit to sing only at night. An owl was puzzled by this and went to ask the nightingale what the reason was. “When I was captured“, explained the nightingale, “it was day and I was singing. In this way I learnt to be more carefully and to sing only at night.” “Are you afraid you might be captured a second time?” asked the owl. “Oh, it would have been better if you had been more careful the À rest time when your freedom was at risk. Now it doesn’t really matter anymore, right?” Taken from 366 and More Fairy Tales, 1990
Example of Narrative Text - The Flowers from the Moon
Example of Narrative Text The Flowers from the Moon High in the mountains lived a prince whose great wish was to journey to the moon, because he loved its gentle glow. His dream finally came true. When he reached the moon he discovered its light came from the moon king’s beautiful daughter. The two young people soon fall in love, but the worlds they come was just too different and soon they had to part. As a sign of her great love, the moon king’s daughter give the prince one of the smooth and lovely flowers that covered the moon like snow and this was how the first alpine flower was bring to earth. Taken from 366 and More Fairy Tales, 1990
Example of Narrative Text - The Caliph and the Clown
Example of Narrative Text The Caliph and the Clown The Caliph of Baghdad hired an intelligent and high spirited man as his court jester, and was much amused by his clever, witty comments. The clown was so well loved by his master that everyone at court showed him great respect. And so the Caliph was much surprised one day when he heard his beloved clown crying out in distress from the throne room. The Caliph hurried there and was astonished to find the guards beating the clown badly. “Leave him alone at once!” he ordered. “Why are you beating him?” “We found him sitting on your throne, O majesty!” the captain of the guards explained. “Out of my sight!” commanded the Caliph. “For sure the jester did not do it with the intention of offending me.” The clown, however, continued to weep and wail even after the guards had left. “Stop it! Said the irritated Caliph. “You’re still in one piece, aren’t you? “I’m not crying for myself, my lord, I weep for you,” the clown expla
Example of Narrative Text - Telaga Warna
Example of Narrative Text Telaga Warna Long long ago there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king. People called their king His Majesty Prabu. Prabu was a kind and wise king. No wonder if that country was prosperous. There’s no hunger in this kingdom. It was a very happy condition. But it was a pity that Prabu and his queen hadn’t got any children. It made the royal couple very very sad. Some old men and women who were respected by Prabu suggested the king to adopt a child. But Prabu and the queen didn’t agree. “No, thank you. But for us, our own daughter or son is better than adopted children.” The queen was very sad. She often cried. That was why Prabu decided to go. He went to the jungle. There he prayed to God. Everyday he begged for a child. His dream comes true. A few months later, the queen got pregnant. All people in the kingdom felt happy. They sent many presents to the palace to express their happiness. Nine months later a princess was born.
Example of Narrative Text - Mantu’s Little Elephant
Example of Narrative Text Mantu’s Little Elephant Little Mantu lived in a village deep in the jungle where elephants helped the men with their work. These elephants were so big and strong. They could lift up the heaviest logs with their trunks and toss them high in the air. Now, Mantu had an elephant of his very own. His name was Opie. He was just a baby and Mantu loved him very much. Mantu whispered to Opie’s ear that someday he would become the biggest, strongest and bravest elephant in the jungle. The other elephants heard this. They began to laugh and made rude noises with their trunks. “We’re so big and tall, but you’re so small. You’re nothing at all,” said one of the big elephants. Mantu looked up at the huge elephant with a mischievous glint in his eye. “You’re so tall and can see far away. We can see what is happening down here in the jungle. In fact, we would be the first to see any slithering snakes that may be a danger. “After hearing the word snakes, the elephan
Example of Narrative Text - Buggy Races
Example of Narrative Text Buggy Races Once upon a time there lived two best friends, the hare and the tortoise. They liked to race against each other, but the hare always won. One day, the hare asked the tortoise to race down to the beach. The tortoise refused, he said that he will lose anyway. The hare replied in a kind voice that he felt sorry about it. But the next day, the hare found a way to race the tortoise that would be fair and lots of fun too. He asked the tortoise to come with him. The tortoise was slowly plodding over the sand hill towards the beach. Now the two friends can race against each other all day and something tells me that the tortoise might win this time. Adapted from 50 Bedtime Stories, 2002
Past Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Past Future Perfect Continuous Tense (Waktu Yang Sudah Sedang Berlangsung Pada Waktu Lampau) Formula Affirmative : S + would + have + been + Ving Negative : S + would + not + have + been + Ving Interrogative : Would + S + have + been + Ving Example Affirmative : Mrs. Anisa Munif would have been walking here for seventeen years. Affirmative : Rianawati would have been speaking English for two years. Negative : Mrs. Anisa Munif wouldn’t have been walking here for seventeen year. Negative : Rianawati wouldn’t have been speaking English for two years. Interrogative : Would Mrs. Anisa Munif have been walking here for seventeen years? Interrogative : Would Rianawati have been speaking English for two years?
Past Future Perfect Tense
Past Future Perfect Tense (Waktu Akan Sudah Selesai Di Waktu Lampau) Formula Affirmative : S + would + have + V3 Negative : S + would + not + have + V3 Interrogative : Would + S + have + V3 Example Affirmative : He would have graduated if he had studies hard. Affirmative : Nonok will have studied moth by the end of this week. Negative : He wouldn’t have gone if he had met his darling. Negative : Nonok will have not studied month by the end of this week. Interrogative : Would He have gone if he had met his darling? Interrogative : Will Nonok have studied month by the end of this week?
Past Future Continuous Tense
Past Future Continuous Tense (Waktu Akan Sedang Terjadi Diwaktu Lampau) Formula Affirmative : S + would + be + Ving Negative : S + would + not + be + Ving Interrogative : Would + S + be + Ving Example Affirmative : I should be swimming at this time the following day. Affirmative : I shall be sleeping at 10 o’clock tomorrow. Negative : I shouldn’t be swimming at this time the following day. Negative : I shall not be sleeping at 10 o’clock tomorrow. Interrogative : Shall I be swimming at this time the following day? Interrogative : Shall I be sleeping at10 o’clock tomorrow?