3 Questions
Which tense is used to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time before now?
Present perfect
What is the form of the present perfect tense?
has/have + past participle
Which adverbs are commonly used with the present perfect tense to indicate an unspecified time in the past?
Ever, never, already, yet
Study Notes
The Present Perfect Tense
- The present perfect tense is used to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time before now.
- The present perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "has" or "have" in combination with the past participle of the main verb.
Adverbs Used with the Present Perfect Tense
- Certain adverbs such as "already", "just", "yet", and "so far" are commonly used with the present perfect tense to indicate an unspecified time in the past.
- These adverbs provide additional information about the time and duration of the action.
Test your knowledge of the present perfect tense with this quiz! Learn which tense indicates an action that occurred at an unspecified time before now, understand the form of the present perfect tense, and identify adverbs commonly used to indicate an unspecified time in the past.
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