1. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com

2. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com FORM [has/have + past participle] Examples: Positive Form  You have seen that movie many times. Interrogative Form  Have you seen that movie many times? Negative Form  You have not seen that movie many times. The present perfect tense is used for unfinished and finished actions.

3. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 1 : Unspecified Time Before Now We use the Present Perfect to say that an action happened at an unspecified time before now. The exact time is not important. You CANNOT use the Present Perfect with specific time expressions such as: yesterday, one year ago, last week, when I was a child, when I lived in Japan, at that moment, that day, one day, etc. We CAN use the Present Perfect with unspecific expressions such as: ever, never, once, many times, several times, before, so far, already, yet, etc. Examples:  I think I have met him once before.  People have not traveled to Mars.  Have you read the book yet? When to Use Present Perfect Tense

4. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 2 : Experience You can use the Present Perfect to describe your experience. It is like saying, "I have the experience of..." You can also use this tense to say that you have never had a certain experience. The Present Perfect is NOT used to describe a specific event. Examples:  I have been to France. This sentence means that you have had the experience of being in France. Maybe you have been there once, or several times.  He has never traveled by train. USE 3 : Change Over Time The Present Perfect is used to talk about change that has happened over a period of time. Examples:  My English has really improved since I moved to Australia.  You have grown since the last time I saw you. When to Use Present Perfect Tense

5. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 4 : Accomplishments The Present Perfect can be used to list the accomplishments of individuals and humanity. You cannot mention a specific time. Examples:  Man has walked on the Moon.  Doctors have cured many deadly diseases. USE 5 : An Uncompleted Action You Are Expecting We often use the Present Perfect to say that an action which we expected has not happened. Using the Present Perfect suggests that we are still waiting for the action to happen. Examples:  James has not finished his homework yet.  Bill has still not arrived. When to Use Present Perfect Tense

6. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 6 : Multiple Actions at Different Times We also use the Present Perfect to talk about several different actions which have occurred in the past at different times. Present Perfect suggests the process is not complete and more actions are possible. Examples:  The army has attacked that city five times.  I have had four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.  We have had many major problems while working on this project.  She has talked to several specialists about her problem, but nobody knows why she is sick. USE 7 : A Completed Action in the Immediate Past The Present Perfect is used to indicate completed activities in the immediate past (with just). Examples:  He has just taken the medicine. When to Use Present Perfect Tense

7. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 8: Duration From the Past Until Now We use the Present Perfect to show that something started in the past and has continued until now. Often used with since (indicating the beginning of action) or for (indicating the duration of action): Examples:  They have lived here for ten years.  I have not seen her since we left high school.  Clare and John have known each other since they were at primary school.  Mary has loved chocolate since she was a little girl. When to Use Present Perfect Tense

8. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com USE 9: Finished Action with the Present Result We use the Present Perfect to show that an action is finished in the past but has an effect on the present. So the focus is on the result. Examples:  I've lost my keys (so I can't get into my house).  She's hurt her leg (so she can't play tennis today).  They've missed the bus (so they will be late).  I've cooked dinner (so you should come and eat). When to Use Present Perfect Tense

9. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com 1. Children (go) __________ for the picnic. 2. We (eat) ________ burger many times. 3. We (not / plan) __________ our holiday yet. 4. She (not / see) __________ her mother for a long time. 5. I think the waiter (forget) ____________ us. 6. He (succeed, not) __________ so far. 7. Thomas (come, not) ___________ to the class. 8. I (finish) ___________ the exercise.. Exercise : Present Perfect Tense

10. Present Perfect Tense © 2015 albert-learning.com Complete the table in Present Perfect Tense. Write sentences into Present Perfect Tense. 1.They / play / football 2.We / not / wash / the car. 3.Nancy / not / meet / her friends. 4.They / finish / their homework. (question form) AffirmativeNegativeInterrogative He has driven the car. I have not written a poem. Has she visited her friend? Exercise : Present Perfect Tense

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