Present perfect simple and continuous

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English
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8th Grade - University
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Medium
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Mercedes Herrera
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To say how many times
Present perfect simple
Ex. I've listened to that song 5 times.
Present perfect continuous
I've been listening to that song 5 times.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To talk about a recent action which might not be finished
Present perfect simple
Ex. The kitchen is dirty because I've cooked.
Present perfect continuous
The kitchen is dirty because I've been cooking.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To talk about life experience
Present perfect simple
Ex. I have tried bungee jumping.
Present perfect continuous
Ex. I've been trying bungee jumping.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When the result is more important
Present perfect simple
Present perfect continuous
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To explain the 'side effects' of an activity, e.g. why the kitchen is a mess
Present perfect simple
My eyes are red because I've cried.
Present perfect continuous
My eyes are red because I've been crying.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To focus on how long
Present perfect simple
I've waited three hours.
Present perfect continuous
I've been waiting for three hours.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
To talk about a finished activity
Present perfect simple
I've fixed my car. We can travel in it now.
Present perfect continuous
I've been fixing my car.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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