5 Questions
English grammar uses the ______ to express a past event that has present consequences. The forms are present because they use the present tense of the auxiliary verb have, and perfect because they use that auxiliary in combination with the past participle of the main verb
present perfect
The term used in the context of English grammar to refer to forms like 'I have finished'
present perfect
Analogous forms are found in some other languages, and they may also be described as present perfect; they often have other names such as the German
Perfekt
English also has a ______ form, which combines present tense with both perfect aspect and continuous aspect
present perfect continuous
The action is not necessarily complete; and the same is true of certain uses of the basic ______ when the verb expresses a state or a habitual action
present perfect
Study Notes
Present Perfect Tense
- English grammar uses the present perfect tense to express a past event with present consequences.
- The present perfect tense uses the present tense of the auxiliary verb "have" and the past participle of the main verb.
Terminology
- The term "present perfect" refers to forms like "I have finished".
Cross-Linguistic Comparison
- Similar forms are found in other languages, also referred to as "present perfect".
- Examples include German, with its own unique name.
Present Perfect Continuous
- English has a present perfect continuous form, combining present tense with perfect and continuous aspects.
- The action expressed may not be complete.
- This is also true for certain uses of the basic present perfect, when the verb expresses a state or habitual action.
Test your knowledge of the present perfect tense and perfect aspect in English grammar with this quiz. Explore the usage of forms like 'I have finished' and their implications for expressing past events with present consequences.
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