9 Questions
What is the negative form of the present perfect tense?
have/has + not + past participle
What is the present perfect tense used for?
Ongoing actions in the present
True or false:The present perfect is only used for past actions with present consequences.
False
Which type of verbs require memorization of the past participle for the present perfect tense?
Irregular verbs
What is the affirmative form of the present perfect tense?
have/has + past participle
True or false: Regular verbs in the present perfect tense always end in -ed.
True
How is the negative form of the present perfect tense formed?
have/has + not + past participle
True or false: The negative form of the present perfect is formed by adding not after the past participle.
True
What is the affirmative form of the present perfect tense?
have/has + past participle
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.
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!
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