10 Questions
Which tense is used in the present perfect construction?
Present tense
What is the main purpose of the present perfect construction?
To express a past event with present consequences
What is the term used to refer to forms like 'I have finished'?
Present perfect
Which of the following languages also have forms similar to the present perfect?
All of the above
In English, completed actions in many contexts are referred to using the ____.
Simple past
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects a country's ranking in terms of GDP per capita?
Standard of living of the population
What is the main drawback of using GDP per capita as an indicator of a country's standard of living?
It is inaccurate in measuring personal income
What does purchasing power parity (PPP) aim to adjust for in comparisons of national income?
Differences in the cost of living
Which of the following statements about purchasing power parity (PPP) is NOT true?
It reflects the value of economic output in international trade
What additional estimation does purchasing power parity (PPP) require compared to GDP per capita?
Differences in the cost of living
Study Notes
Verb Tenses
- The present perfect construction uses a combination of the present tense of the auxiliary verb "have" (or "has") and the past participle of the main verb.
Purpose of Present Perfect
- The main purpose of the present perfect construction is to show that an action started in the past and has a connection to the present.
Grammar Terminology
- The term used to refer to forms like "I have finished" is the present perfect tense.
Cross-Linguistic Comparison
- Languages like French, German, Italian, and Spanish also have forms similar to the present perfect.
Referring to Completed Actions
- In English, completed actions in many contexts are referred to using the present perfect tense.
Factors Affecting GDP per Capita
- The following are not factors that affect a country's ranking in terms of GDP per capita: foreign debt, interest rates, and corruption.
Critique of GDP per Capita
- The main drawback of using GDP per capita as an indicator of a country's standard of living is that it does not account for income inequality.
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
- PPP aims to adjust for differences in the cost of living between countries in comparisons of national income.
Limitations of PPP
- The statement "PPP is a perfect measure of a country's standard of living" is not true.
Estimation Requirements
- PPP requires an additional estimation of the price levels in different countries compared to GDP per capita.
Test your knowledge of the present perfect tense in English grammar with this quiz. Explore the usage and formation of this grammatical combination and enhance your understanding of expressing past events with present consequences.
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