Present Perfect

Question 1

What is the difference between Past and Present Perfect?

Answer 1

Present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present

I’ve lost my keys and I can’t get into my house -> I don’t care WHEN I lost the key, the result is still here.

They’ve missed the bus (= they will be late)

I’ve already eaten (= I’m not hungry)

To talk about life experience

• I’ve been to the UK
• I’ve studied in Germany
• I’ve done this so many times before.
• I’ve never driven before.

With an unfinished time world (today, this week, this month, this year).

• We’ve already repaired our car twice THIS YEAR.
• You’ve already done so many things TODAY.
• You’ve already slept for 5 hours TODAY. Stop sleeping!

Nahh… I’ve already seen someone cry today.

Question 2

What is the structure of present perfect?

Answer 2

I / you / they + have + [NOT] + verb in the third form (past participle)
He, she, it + has + [NOT] + verb in the third form (past participle)

I’ve been there
She has enjoyed this video so much
I’ve learned so much from this video

I’ve NOT

Question 3

Which are the maker words for the present perfect?

Answer 3

ever
never -> I have never eaten pizza in my life
since
already
once -> I have been to Great Britain once

Question 4

Which are the maker words for the past simple?

Answer 4

a year ago
in 1990
in March 2015

Question 5

How make questions with present perfect?

Answer 5

[What / Who / When / Where] + Have + you / they + verb in past participle …
[What / Who / When / Where] + Has + he / she / it + verb in past participle …

Have you even been in the United States?

Question 6

What is the difference between:
1. I’ve been working here for 4 years
2. I worked here for 4 years

Answer 6

1. I’ve been working here for 4 years
   ( = unfinished action)
2. I worked here for 4 years
   ( = finished action)

Question 7

Complete the sentences:

He ____ Hungary in 1990
He ____ Hungary two times

Answer 7

He visited Hungary in 1990
He has visited Hungary two times

Question 8

When should you use the present perfect? Make a sentence for each case

Answer 8

1 - To describe experiences:
- I have travelled the world
- James has met the president
- I have never been to space

2. To describe a change in a period of time
   - House prices have increased a lot
   - Andrew has grown since the last the I saw him
   - This restaurant has become very popular
3. To describe accomplishment
   - Doctors have discovered cures for many diseases
   - Man has been to the moon
   - The computer has made it possible to learn online
4. A continuing action that stated in the past
   - Sam has worked here for seven years
   - We have been in a relationship for 3 months
   - They have been in the room all day