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Explanation Text

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  EXPLANATION TEXT Definition of Explanation Text Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books. Purpose of Explanation Text – Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. – To explain how or why something happens. –  To tell how and why thing (phenomena) occur in nature. Generic Structure of Explanation Text – General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. – Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. – Closing Optional or not mandatory. Language Features of Explanation Text In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : – Using simple present tense – Using abstract noun (...

Cause and Effect

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Cause and effect is a relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other   or others. This is a combination of action and reaction. Cause and Effect: “Because Of” and “Due To” Adverb clauses introduced by  because  express cause and effect relationships: Because   it was raining,  I wore a hooded sweatshirt. Because of  and  due to  are phrasal prepositions. They express the same cause-effect relationship as  because .  However, a preposition is followed by a noun object, not by a subject and a verb: Because of  the rain ,  I wore a hooded sweatshirt. Due to  the rain,  I wore a hooded sweatshirt.  introduced by  the fact that . Native English speakers rarely use it in conversations or informal writing: Due to the fact that  it was raining,  I wore hooded sweatshirt. Like adverb clauses, phrasal prepositions can also follow the main clause. Note the lack of a comma in these...

Type 3 If Conditional

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  Type 3 conditional Form In a type 3 conditional sentence, the tense in the "if" clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional or the perfect continuous conditional. If clause (condition) Main clause (result) If + past perfect perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional If this thing had happened that thing would have happened. As in all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses is not fixed. You may have to rearrange the pronouns and adjust punctuation when you change the order of the clauses, but the meaning is identical. Examples : If it had rained, you would have gotten wet. You would have gotten wet if it had rained. You would have passed your exam if you had worked harder. If you had worked harder, you would have passed your exam. I would have believed you if you hadn't lied to me before. If you hadn't lied to me before, I would have believed you. Function : The type 3 conditional refers to an impossible...

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE 2

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    Conditional Sentence Type 2 Type 2 conditional sentences or second conditionals are used when the result / consequence of the condition has no or little chance of being realized because the condition cannot be fulfilled in the present or the condition is difficult to fulfill in the future. You can watch the video above to better understand this material. Formulas and Examples of Type 2 Conditional Sentence Sentences: if +  simple past  / were, would/could/might + bare infinitive 1 If it rained tomorrow, I would sleep all day. (Jika besok hujan, saya akan tidur sepanjang hari.) 2 If I were you, I’d tell him the truth. (Jika saya jadi kamu, saya akan mengatakan yang sebenarnya padanya.)

NATIONAL DOCTOR'S DAY AND YOUTH PLEDGE DAY

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 National Doctor's Day  As part of the front line in dealing with Covid-19 in Indonesia, to coincide with the commemoration of this National Doctor's Day, health workers ask the public to comply with health or protocols : 1. Wearing masks 2. Maintaining distance 3. Washing hands In addition, efforts to overcome Covid-19 in Indonesia also require support from the government in education to ensure the public understands, increasing 3T activities (Tracing, Testing, and Treatment), and research funding for the development of Covid-19 therapy so that the mortality rate can decrease.   Youth Pledge Day October 28, 1928 is an important history for the Indonesian people. This is because young people from across the archipelago gathered to take the Youth Pledge and the slogan "Satu Nusa, Satu Bangsa dan Satu Bahasa" or "One Nusa, One Nation and One Language" was created. The youths consisted of Jong Batak (Batak youth association), Jong Java (Java), Jong Sumatranen B...

Conditionals Type Zero

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  CONDITIONAL "IF" TYPE 0 (ZERO) DEFINITION CONDITIONAL SENTENCES Conditional Sentence is a form of complex sentence which is formed from a subordinate clause which begins with a subordinate conjunction if it is a condition  and the main clause is also a result or consequence. FUNCTION CONDITIONAL SENTENCES 1. State the conditions that will occur if the conditions are met now or in the future. 2. Expressing a presumption at present or in the future but in reality the opposite so that the probability of occurrence is very small. 3. Conditionally state what has happened in the past. For type 3 conditional sentences, it is usually in the form of regret for events that occurred because the conditions were not met Definition of Type 0 Conditional Sentence It can be concluded that what is meant by conditional sentence type 0 or zero conditional is a conditional sentence whose result is a general truth or fact, and can also express a habit.  As with other conditional sentence ty...

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE 1

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    Conditional Sentences Type 1 Definition of Conditional Sentence Conditional sentences are complex sentences (compound sentences) which are formed from subordinate clauses that begin with the subordinate conjunction if in the form of conditions and the main clause in the form of result / consequence (result). There are 4 types of conditional sentences that are commonly used, namely: type 1, type 2, type 3, and type 0. You can see the video below about the first conditional material. In general, the conditional sentence formula is as follows. complex sentence subordinate clause main clause if + condition result/consequence If-clause  dapat menempati awal atau tengah kalimat. Ketika  if-clause  menempati awal kalimat,  koma  ditempatkan sebelum  main clause . Conditional Sentence Type 1 Type 1 conditional sentences or first conditionals are used when the result / consequence of the condition has the possibility to materialize in the future becaus...