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Which of the following time expressions indicates that an action has occurred recently?
Which of the following time expressions indicates that an action has occurred recently?
- for
- yet
- already (correct)
- since
Which sentence is an example of a negative form in the Present Perfect tense?
Which sentence is an example of a negative form in the Present Perfect tense?
- She hasn't finished her homework. (correct)
- We have just arrived.
- They have completed the task.
- Have you seen my keys?
Which question is correctly formed in the Present Perfect tense?
Which question is correctly formed in the Present Perfect tense?
- Has she eaten lunch? (correct)
- Have you wrote the report?
- Did they saw the play?
- Has he finished his project? (correct)
In which sentence is the Present Perfect used incorrectly?
In which sentence is the Present Perfect used incorrectly?
Which option best describes the use of 'since' in a Present Perfect sentence?
Which option best describes the use of 'since' in a Present Perfect sentence?
Study Notes
Present Perfect Tense
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The present perfect tense is a verb tense that combines present and past elements to describe actions or states that started in the past and continue into the present or have a connection to the present.
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The present perfect is formed using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" followed by the past participle of the main verb.
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Affirmative: uses "have/has" + past participle
- Example: I have bought a new car.
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Negative: uses "haven't/hasn't" + past participle
- Example: She hasn't finished her homework.
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Questions: uses "have/has" + past participle
- Example: Have you seen the new movie?
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Time Expressions
- just: used for actions that have happened very recently.
- Example: I have just finished eating.
- yet: used for actions that haven't happened but might happen in the future.
- Example: Have you seen that movie yet?
- already: used for actions that have already happened.
- Example: I have already done my chores.
- since: used with a specific point in the past.
- Example: I have lived in this city since 2020.
- for: used with a period of time.
- Example: I have had this job for five years.
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Test your understanding of the present perfect tense, including its structure, use in affirmative, negative, and question forms, as well as common time expressions. Enhance your grasp of this important aspect of English grammar through engaging questions and examples.
