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TIME EXPRESSIONS USED WITH THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
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FOR - SINCE (used as prepositions in sentences with a
verb in the present perfect tense expressing that an action still goes on) FOR: A period of time Bono has performed on stage for 20 years. SINCE: The moment when the action started I haven’t seen Mary since last week.
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ALREADY - YET (used as adverbs in sentences with a verb in the present
perfect tense when we are talking about personal experiences) ALREADY: Sooner than expected (affirmative sentences and some questions) They’ve already sold 12 million bands. Have you already done your homework? YET: The speaker is expecting something to happen (negative sentences and questions) He hasn’t found a sponsor yet. Has the programme started yet? Mid position (before main verb) End position (end of sentence)
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Other TIME EXPRESSIONS used with the present perfect tense:
(In sentences with a verb in the present perfect tense when we are talking about personal experiences) JUST: Only a moment ago The train has just left. EVER: At any time Have you ever done any charity challenges? We haven’t ever eaten in this restaurant. NEVER: At no time I’ve never been there. Mid position (before main verb) Mid position (before main verb) Mid position (before main verb)
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RECENTLY: At a time immediately before the present
Has Janet talked to him recently? LATELY: Not long ago Have you seen her lately? ONCE: One time I’ve been to London once in my life. TWICE: Two times I’ve been to London twice in my life. THREE TIMES...: I’ve been to Paris three times in the last 5 years. Usually, end position Usually, end position Usually, towards the end of sentence Usually, towards the end of sentence Usually, towards the end of sentence
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QUESTIONS How long have you taught English at Secondary School?
I have taught English at Secondary School for 18 years. Since when have you taught English at Secondary School? I have taught English at Secondary School since 1992.
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