5 Questions
Which tense is formed from the present tense of the verb 'have' and the past participle of a verb?
Present perfect
Which adverb is often used to talk about experience up to the present in the present perfect tense?
Ever
Which tense is used to talk about something that is still continuing in the present?
Present perfect continuous
Which tense is used to give news about something that happened recently and has a connection between the past and the present?
Present perfect
Which tense is often used in headlines to give a summary of recent events, followed by the past simple tense for the details?
Present perfect
Study Notes
Forming Tenses
- The present perfect tense is formed from the present tense of the verb 'have' and the past participle of a verb.
Talking about Experience
- The adverb 'ever' is often used to talk about experience up to the present in the present perfect tense.
Continuing Actions
- The present perfect continuous tense is used to talk about something that is still continuing in the present.
Recent Events
- The present perfect tense is used to give news about something that happened recently and has a connection between the past and the present.
News Reporting
- The present perfect tense is often used in headlines to give a summary of recent events, followed by the past simple tense for the details.
Test your knowledge of the use of present perfect tense in news articles with this quiz. Explore how this tense is used to convey continuity from the past and discover common examples found in news reporting. Improve your understanding of when and how to use the present perfect tense correctly in news articles.
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