9 Questions
Which sentence uses the present perfect tense correctly?
I have been studying for my exam tomorrow.
Which of the following is a common mistake when using the present perfect tense?
Using 'yesterday' or another specific time in the past
Which of the following is an example of a sentence in the present perfect continuous tense?
I have been eating breakfast.
Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?
I have eaten breakfast an hour ago.
Which of the following is a common mistake when using the present perfect tense?
Using it to describe an action that happened at a specific time in the past.
Which sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense correctly?
I have been studying for three hours.
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'ask for'?
To demand something
Which of the following is a synonym for 'ask for'?
Request
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate context to use 'ask for'?
Asking for a book to read
Study Notes
Present Perfect Tense
- The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
- It is commonly used to talk about experiences, unfinished actions, and past actions that have a connection to the present.
Common Mistakes
- One common mistake when using the present perfect tense is incorrect verb formation.
- Another mistake is using the present perfect tense instead of the simple past tense.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
- The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and has continued up to the present moment.
- It emphasizes the duration of the action.
Using 'Ask For'
- 'Ask for' is a phrasal verb that means to request something or to inquire about something.
- A synonym for 'ask for' is 'request'.
- 'Ask for' is not typically used in formal writing or in polite requests.
- It is commonly used in informal conversations and everyday situations.
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