Present Perfect And Past Flashcards
Have+ p.p ( past until now)
-> use today, this morning, this day,…
- it’s a first time,…
……,before
I’ve never had a motorcycle
I haven’t read Hamlet
It’s a boring story that I have ever heard
Have you heard about news recently?
I have many problems so far
I haven’t eaten anything since breakfast
I’ve met a lot of people in the last few days
I’ve drunk a cup of tea today.
Have you had a vacation this year?
It’s the first time, I have driven a car.
He has never driven a car before
This a forth time, he has called her tonight
Present perfect: use for recent happenings, give new information, tells us something about now,
I have just had lunch (a short time ago)
I have already left ( sth happened sooner)
She has not mailed it yet (question and negative form)
Has it stopped raining yet?
I have just heard some good news
I have lost my keys. I can’t get into the house.
I have done lots of work today.
Have you seen Lisa this morning (recently)?
Present perfect continuous ( I have been doing)
Use for an activity that has recently stopped.
You’re out of breath. Have you been running?
He’s very tired. He’s been working very hard
How long have been studying?
He’s been watching tv all day
I have been looking for him for the last half hour
He has been playing tennis since 2:00
How long have they had their car?
How long have you been married?