Questions and Answers
The present perfect tense is used to express an event that happened in the past and has _____ effects until now.
lasting
The present perfect tense is formed by using 'has' or 'have' plus the _____ participle.
past
The phrase 'I have _____ my homework' indicates a completed action related to the present.
finished
Words like 'for', 'since', and 'just' are often used with the present perfect _____ to describe time.
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In the sentence 'She has _____ visited Paris', the word 'visited' is the past participle of the verb 'visit'.
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Using 'never' in a sentence means that an action has not happened at _____ time.
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The word 'yet' is used in negative sentences to indicate that something has _____ happened up to now.
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The auxiliary verb 'have' is essential for forming the present perfect tense, as it _____ the action to the present.
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We use 'recently' to refer to actions that have occurred at a _____ time in the near past.
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An example of a present perfect sentence is 'I have _____ my keys', showing the action is relevant now.
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Study Notes
Present Continuous Tense
- Used to express actions happening right now.
- Structure:
- Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing
- I: am + verb + ing
- He/She/It: is + verb + ing
- They/We/You: are + verb + ing
- Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing
- Common time expressions:
- now
- at the moment
- at the present time
- look
- listen
Future Continuous Tense
- Represents expected actions that will occur in the future and continue for a period.
- Structure:
- Subject + will be + verb + ing
- Common time expressions:
- at
- by
- from...to
- after
- all
Present Perfect Tense
- Indicates actions that occurred in the past and have relevance to the present moment.
- Structure:
- Subject + has/have + past participle
- Common time expressions:
- since
- for
- just
- yet
- ever
- never
- recently
- already
General Notes on Tenses
- Each tense conveys specific time frames and contexts for actions.
- Familiarity with key verbs and structures aids in proper usage.
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Test your understanding of the present continuous tense through this quiz. It covers the structure and usage of the tense, including examples and rules that apply. Check how well you know how to express actions happening now!
