12 Questions
The present perfect simple is formed using the auxiliary verb '' or '' in the present tense, along with the past participle of the main verb.
has, have
The present perfect simple is used to talk about an action that started in the ______ and has a connection to the present.
past
The present perfect simple is often used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified ______ in the past.
time
The present perfect simple can be used to describe an action that started in the ______ and continues up to the present.
past
The time expression '______' is often used with the present perfect simple to indicate that something has happened a short time ago.
just
The sentence 'I have never seen that movie' uses the present perfect simple to indicate that the speaker has never seen the movie, and it's relevant to the ______ conversation.
present
The present perfect simple is used to describe actions that started in the past and ______ up to the present.
continue
The present perfect simple is often used to talk about ______ and accomplishments in a person's life.
experiences
The time expression 'for' is used to talk about a ______ of time.
period
The present perfect simple can be used to describe a situation that has resulted from a ______ action.
past
The sentence 'I have lived in this city since 2010' uses the present perfect simple to emphasize the connection between the ______ and the present.
past
The present perfect simple is used to talk about things that have happened in a person's life, often with the words ______ and always.
never
Study Notes
Present Perfect Simple
Formation
- The present perfect simple is formed using the auxiliary verb "has" or "have" in the present tense, along with the past participle of the main verb.
- The formula is: has/have + past participle
Usage
- The present perfect simple is used to talk about an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present.
- It is often used to describe:
- An action that happened at an unspecified time in the past.
- An action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
- An action that has a result in the present.
Time Expressions
- Common time expressions used with the present perfect simple include:
- already
- just
- yet
- so far
- up to now
- recently
Examples
- I have never seen that movie. (The speaker has never seen the movie, and it's relevant to the present conversation.)
- She has been to Paris three times. (The person has visited Paris three times, and it's relevant to the present.)
- They have just eaten dinner. (The action of eating dinner happened a short time ago, and it's relevant to the present.)
Test your understanding of the present perfect simple tense, its formation, usage, and time expressions. Learn how to use it to describe actions that started in the past and have a connection to the present.
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