Mastering the Present Perfect Tense

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What is the negative form of the present perfect tense?

have/has + past participle
have/has + been + past participle
have/has + not + past participle (correct)
have/has + will + past participle

What is the present perfect tense used for?

Actions with no consequences
Actions with future consequences
Ongoing actions in the present (correct)
Actions that occurred in the distant past

True or false:The present perfect is only used for past actions with present consequences.

False (A)

Which type of verbs require memorization of the past participle for the present perfect tense?

Irregular verbs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the affirmative form of the present perfect tense?

have/has + past participle (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Regular verbs in the present perfect tense always end in -ed.

True (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the negative form of the present perfect tense formed?

have/has + not + past participle (D) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The negative form of the present perfect is formed by adding not after the past participle.

True (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the affirmative form of the present perfect tense?

have/has + past participle (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Present perfect is used for past actions with present consequences and ongoing actions.
Example: Paul has eaten all the cookies (past action with present consequence).
Example: Paul has lived in London for 10 years (ongoing action).
Affirmative form: have/has + past participle.
Regular verbs add -ed to the base form, irregular verbs have to be memorized.
Negative form: have/has + not + past participle.
Example: I haven't done my homework.
Interrogative form: have/has + subject + past participle.
Example: Have you done your homework?
Short answers: Yes, I have / No, I haven't.

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Test your knowledge on the present perfect tense with this quiz! Learn about how it's used for past actions with present consequences and ongoing actions. Discover the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms of the tense, as well as how to use short answers. Get ready to become an expert on this important verb tense!