Scribd
Upload
32 views11 pages

Present Perfect Tense

The document discusses the present perfect tense, including its construction and when to use it. The present perfect tense describes an action that began in the past and continues in the present or an action that occurred at an indefinite time before now. It provides examples of using the present perfect tense to express experiences, actions that began in the past and continue in the present, and recent actions with present results. The document concludes with practice questions to reinforce understanding of the present perfect tense.

Uploaded by

Álvaro Zúñiga
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
32 views11 pages

Present Perfect Tense

The document discusses the present perfect tense, including its construction and when to use it. The present perfect tense describes an action that began in the past and continues in the present or an action that occurred at an indefinite time before now. It provides examples of using the present perfect tense to express experiences, actions that began in the past and continue in the present, and recent actions with present results. The document concludes with practice questions to reinforce understanding of the present perfect tense.

Uploaded by

Álvaro Zúñiga
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 11

PRESENT PERFECT

TENSE
WHAT IS IT?
HOW TO CONSTRUCT IT?
WHEN TO USE IT?
THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

• It's a tense that describes a


completed action not related to a
specific time in the past.
TIMELINE
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
1. THE ACTION HAPPENED AT AN INDEFINITE
TIME IN THE PAST
• I've met a lot of famous people. (before
now)
• I met a lot of famous people (?) When?
• She has won awards. ( in her life)
• She's written 20 songs. ( up to now)
2. EXPRESSES AN EXPERIENCE AS PART OF
SOMEONE'S LIFE.
• I've traveled a lot in Asia
• They've lived all over the world
Expressions EVER and NEVER are used in this
category.
• Have you ever been to La Paz?
• She's never driven fast.
3. EXPRESSES AN ACTION WHICH BEGAN IN
THE PAST AND CONTINUES IN THE PRESENT.
• I've known Alice for six years.
• We've lived here for two years
(a period of time)
• I've used Facebook since it
appeared.
4. EXPRESSES A RECENT ACTION WITH
RESULTS IN THE PRESENT.
• The taxi has just arrived. ( I'm outside the
door now)
• I've lost my wallet. (I don't have it now)
• I've already had breakfast. (I can't eat again)
• Has she finished yet? (I'm waiting)
PRACTICE

• https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/d7d01da2-ac7e-49a1-9e4c-e99ec3650022
PRACTICE

• Have you ever catched a • He have win the match


big fish?
• I've just win three awards
• Have you ever catch a big
fish? • He has lost the game

• Have you ever caught a


• Matha is a techer for ten years
big fish?
• Peter has been a teacher for ten years.

• Antonio has work as a teacher for ten years

You might also like