PRESENT PERFECT PHRASES

Imagine you’re not happy at work. You’ve reached your limit as to how much you can accept.

• “I’m just tired of the same boring routine at work. There are no new challenges, I have enough!”

• “I’m just tired of the same boring routine at work. There are no new challenges, I’ve had enough!”

You met your friend a long time ago.

• "I've known her for years."

• “I met her 3 years ago.”

The time you know your friend began three years ago and continues until now.

• "I've known her for ages."

• “I met her 3 years ago.”

If you are at a place and you’ve never been there before, you say ______

• “This is the first time I’ve been here.”

• “This is the first time I am here.”

Complete the phrase or expression.

“This is the first time I ______ .”

• done this

• seen him so angry

• heard about it

Complete the short conversation.

A: “Have you taken out the rubbish yet?”

YOU: _____________________________ .

• “Sorry, I haven’t done it yet. I’ll get it done first thing tomorrow.”

• “Sorry, I haven't done it yet. I’ll do it now.”

Read the situation, and choose the best phrase.

Maybe you’ve just had a fun night out with a good friend of yours. From the start of the evening until now, you’ve had a nice time.

• “I’ve had a great evening. Let’s do it again soon!”

• "I've had a wonderful time."

You’ve just heard some important news on the radio or from a friend, and now you want to tell someone else.

• “Have you heard? There’ll be an election in September!”

• “Have you heard? Anna and Pavel are having a baby!”

Complete the short conversation.

B: Have you made your presentation yet?​

C: Yes, ________________. I was very nervous, but everything went well.​​

• I made the presentation yesterday afternoon

• I have made the presentation yesterday afternoon

Complete the short conversation.

A: Has management given you any feedback yet?

B: Yes, _________________. We met immediately after the meeting and he was impressed with our work.

• I met with the sales director

• I've already met with the sales director