Understanding the Present Perfect Tense

What is the present perfect tense used for?

• To express actions that are completed with no connection to the present.

• The present perfect tense is used for actions related to the past that have relevance to the present.

• To describe actions that will happen in the future.

• To indicate actions that are ongoing without any relevance to the past.

Formulate a sentence in the present perfect tense.

• I have completed my homework.

• I will complete my homework.

• I completed my homework.

• I am completing my homework.

Identify the auxiliary verb used in the present perfect tense.

• was

• have/has

• will

• is

Change the sentence 'I eat breakfast' to present perfect.

• I ate breakfast.

• I am eating breakfast.

• I will eat breakfast.

• I have eaten breakfast.

What is the structure of a present perfect sentence?

• Subject + have/has + past participle

• Subject + had + past participle

• Subject + will + base form

• Subject + is + present participle

Provide an example of a negative present perfect sentence.

• I have completed the project.

• They have not seen the movie.

• She has not finished her homework.

• He has finished his homework.

How do you form questions in the present perfect tense?

• Use 'Will' + subject + past participle.

• Use 'Did' + subject + base form of the verb.

• Use 'Am' or 'Is' + subject + past participle.

• Use 'Have' or 'Has' + subject + past participle.

What time expressions are commonly used with the present perfect?

• ever, never, just, already, yet, for, since

• tomorrow

• always

• sometimes

Convert 'She has finished her homework' to a question.

• Did she finish her homework?

• She has finished her homework?

• Has she finished her homework already?

• Has she finished her homework?

Is the sentence 'They have gone to the store' in present perfect?

• No, it's in present continuous

• Yes

• No, it's in simple past

• Yes, it's in future tense