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Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?
- I am never going to Spain.
- I never went to Spain.
- I have never been to Spain. (correct)
- I don't go to Spain.
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started and finished at a specific time in the past.
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started and finished at a specific time in the past.
False (B)
What adverb is commonly used with the present perfect to ask about experiences someone has had in their life?
What adverb is commonly used with the present perfect to ask about experiences someone has had in their life?
ever
They _______ (go) to the store already.
They _______ (go) to the store already.
Match the following time expressions with whether they are used with 'since' or 'for':
Match the following time expressions with whether they are used with 'since' or 'for':
Which of the following sentences uses 'since' correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses 'since' correctly?
You should use the present perfect tense to describe a finished action at a specific time in the past.
You should use the present perfect tense to describe a finished action at a specific time in the past.
Name one adverb often used with the present perfect to indicate something has recently occurred.
Name one adverb often used with the present perfect to indicate something has recently occurred.
She ________ (not/finish) her homework yet.
She ________ (not/finish) her homework yet.
Match the construction with the correct example
Match the construction with the correct example
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense with 'for'.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense with 'for'.
The present perfect tense can be used to specify the exact time an action occurred in the past.
The present perfect tense can be used to specify the exact time an action occurred in the past.
With which of these options 'since' or 'for' should you use if you want to indicate the duration?
With which of these options 'since' or 'for' should you use if you want to indicate the duration?
_______ (he/ever/travel) to Europe?
_______ (he/ever/travel) to Europe?
Which of these sentences below is correctly utilizing present perfect?
Which of these sentences below is correctly utilizing present perfect?
'Have you been finish your homework yet?' is correct.
'Have you been finish your homework yet?' is correct.
What is the auxiliary verb to use when the subject is she?
What is the auxiliary verb to use when the subject is she?
A: _______ you ever _______ (be) to Italy?
B: Yes, I have.
A: _______ you ever _______ (be) to Italy? B: Yes, I have.
Match each sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement in the present perfect tense:
Match each sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement in the present perfect tense:
What is the sentence that utilizes yet correctly?
What is the sentence that utilizes yet correctly?
The following is correct I've hurting my back.
The following is correct I've hurting my back.
Write the interrogative form of the following sentence: They have gone to the park.
Write the interrogative form of the following sentence: They have gone to the park.
I ________ (work) at the BBC since February.
I ________ (work) at the BBC since February.
Match the verb with its past participle
Match the verb with its past participle
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect?
We use the present perfect to express the result of an action that started at a specific moment in the past.
We use the present perfect to express the result of an action that started at a specific moment in the past.
I have just lost my wallet. Am I sure when I lost it?
I have just lost my wallet. Am I sure when I lost it?
I _______ (not see) my father for 10 days.
I _______ (not see) my father for 10 days.
Match the word with if it's usually used with since or for
Match the word with if it's usually used with since or for
Flashcards
Present Perfect Use
Present Perfect Use
Used to express the result of an action that started at an unspecified time in the past.
Present Perfect Structure (Affirmative)
Present Perfect Structure (Affirmative)
I/You/We/They + have + past participle; He/She/It + has + past participle.
Present Perfect Structure (Negative)
Present Perfect Structure (Negative)
I/You/We/They + haven't + past participle; He/She/It + hasn't + past participle.
Present Perfect Structure (Interrogative)
Present Perfect Structure (Interrogative)
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Adverbs used with Present Perfect
Adverbs used with Present Perfect
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Present Perfect with 'since'
Present Perfect with 'since'
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Present Perfect with 'for'
Present Perfect with 'for'
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Short answers Present perfect
Short answers Present perfect
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Study Notes
- The present perfect tense is used to express the result of an action that started at an unspecified time in the past.
Conjugation
- Affirmative
- I have worked / gone
- You have worked / gone
- He/she/it has worked / gone
- We have worked / gone
- You have worked / gone
- They have worked / gone
- Negative
- I have not worked / gone
- You have not worked / gone
- He/she/it has not worked / gone
- We have not worked / gone
- You have not worked / gone
- They have not worked / gone
- Interrogative
- Have I worked / gone?
- Have you worked / gone?
- Has he/she/it worked / gone?
- Have we worked / gone?
- Have you worked / gone?
- Have they worked / gone?
- Short Answers
- Yes, you have / No, you haven’t
- Yes, I have / No, I haven’t
- Yes, he/she has / No, he/she hasn’t
- Yes, you have / No, you haven’t
- Yes, we have / No, we haven’t
- Yes, they have / No, they haven’t
Usage
- The present perfect commonly appears with adverbs such as lately, recently, never, ever, yet, and just.
- I have never been to Spain.
- Have you ever been to Italy?
- I have just lost my wallet.
- Have you finished your homework yet?
- The present perfect is often used with since (followed by a specific point in time) and for (followed by a duration of time).
- He has worked at the BBC since February / 1990 / Friday / this morning.
- I haven’t seen my father for 10 days / 10 years / a month.
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