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Which aspect of the present perfect tense is expressed through the use of the auxiliary verb 'have'?
Which aspect of the present perfect tense is expressed through the use of the auxiliary verb 'have'?
- Perfect tense (correct)
- Past tense
- Future tense
- Present tense
What is the term used to describe the combination of the present tense and perfect aspect in English grammar?
What is the term used to describe the combination of the present tense and perfect aspect in English grammar?
- Present perfect (correct)
- Past perfect
- Present progressive
- Future perfect
Which of the following languages also have analogous forms of the present perfect tense?
Which of the following languages also have analogous forms of the present perfect tense?
- Russian
- Chinese
- Italian (correct)
- Spanish
Study Notes
Present Perfect Tense
- The auxiliary verb 'have' is used to express the present perfect aspect of a verb, which describes an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
Grammar Term
- The combination of the present tense and perfect aspect in English grammar is known as the present perfect tense.
Languages with Analogous Forms
- Several languages, including German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, also have analogous forms of the present perfect tense.
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Test your knowledge of the present perfect tense in English grammar. This quiz will help you practice identifying and using the correct forms of the present perfect.
