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How is the present perfect tense formed in affirmative sentences?
How is the present perfect tense formed in affirmative sentences?
It is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'have' followed by the past participle of the main verb.
What is the difference between affirmative and negative sentences in the present perfect tense?
What is the difference between affirmative and negative sentences in the present perfect tense?
In negative sentences, 'hasn't' is used instead of 'has'.
How do we form interrogative sentences in the present perfect tense?
How do we form interrogative sentences in the present perfect tense?
By combining the subject with the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has', followed by the main verb in its third form (past participle).
Can you give an example of an answer to an interrogative sentence in the present perfect tense?
Can you give an example of an answer to an interrogative sentence in the present perfect tense?
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How would you respond if asked about someone finishing their homework in the present perfect tense?
How would you respond if asked about someone finishing their homework in the present perfect tense?
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What auxiliary verb is used in negative sentences in the present perfect tense?
What auxiliary verb is used in negative sentences in the present perfect tense?
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When forming questions in the present perfect tense, what comes after the subject and auxiliary verb?
When forming questions in the present perfect tense, what comes after the subject and auxiliary verb?
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Study Notes
Present Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue up until now. It can also refer to completed actions with uncertain end times. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" followed by the past participle of the main verb. Here's how it works in different types of sentences:
Affirmative Sentences
In positive statements, we express the completion of an action in the recent past. For example:
- She has eaten breakfast already.
Negative Sentences
To form negative sentences in the present perfect, we say "hasn't" instead of "has." For instance:
- He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Interrogative Sentences
Forming questions involves combining the subject with the auxiliary verb "have" or "has," followed by the main verb in its third form (past participle). Examples include:
- Have you seen this movie?
- Has she ever been to Japan?
Answers to Interrogative Sentences
When answering questions in the present perfect tense, the focus is often on whether the action was done before another action or event. For example:
- Yes, I have seen that movie.
- No, he hasn't finished his homework yet.
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Learn how to use the present perfect tense to describe actions that started in the past and continue up until the present, or to refer to completed actions with uncertain end times. Explore affirmative, negative, interrogative sentences, and answers in this tense.
