The Present Perfect Tense
We will work on irregular verbs during the next class.
Please complete your learning journal and book assignments in chapters 1 and 2.
If you do not have the book, please see the receptionist before or during our next class.
2. The Present Perfect Tense
Form:
Has/Have + Past Participle
Example:
You have shopped at that store often.
Have you seen the movie Transformers?
No, I have not seen Transformers yet.
3. Use 1: Unspecified Time Before Now
Past-----------------present-------------------future
When an action happened at an unspecified time in the past.
Do not use with time expressions like yesterday, one year
ago, last week, when I was a child (DO NOT SPECIFY
TIME)
Examples:
I have seen Transformers twice!
People have traveled to outer space.
I have not traveled to Asia yet.
Have you ever gone to Buckingham Palace?
4. Think of Experiences When Using
Present Perfect Tense !!
Examples of Experiences Here:
I have been to France
Also, I have been to Mexico 3 times (we can count also)
He has never road a train.
He has road the train 3 times.
Have you met the President?
No, I have not met him.
5. Changes Over Time
Example: For Children
You have grown a lot since I last saw you!
The government has been in a furlough.
Scientists have split the atom.
6. Uncompleted Action that is Expected
We are still waiting for something to happen and expect it to
happen.
Example:
The rain hasn’t stopped.
James has still not arrived!
The Cubs game has not ended yet.
What other examples can you think of?!
7. Multiple Actions at Different Times
Sometimes we like to multi-task and we use the present
perfect for this when the tasks are not yet complete.
Example:
We have attacked the enemy 5 times with force!
Nathan has talked to several doctors about his condition, but
still has heart problems.
8. Conclusion
Sometime before now, but time is not important.
The students have had 3 tests in the last week.
The woman’s car has broken down a few times this month.
Think of other examples?
9. Use 2L Duration from Past Until Now
When something started in the past until now.
Example: I have had the flue for 2 weeks.
She has been studying English for 6 months.
We have loved cartoons since we were little.
Other examples please?!
10. Where do you put the Adverb?
You have only been to Europe once.
Have you only been to Europe once?
11. Active and Passive Voices
Many Tourists have visited the monument
The monument has been visited by many tourists