Present Perfect Tense Concepts

The video tutorial explains the differences between past simple and present perfect tenses. It covers the usage of present perfect for actions continuing to the present, actions within unfinished time periods, and when the timing of an action is not important. The tutorial also details how to form present perfect sentences, including the use of 'have' and past participles, and how to form questions and contractions with present perfect.

What is the main difference between past simple and present perfect tenses?

• Present perfect is used for actions that will happen in the future.

• Past simple is used for actions that started and ended in the past.

• Present perfect is used for actions that started and ended in the past.

• Past simple is used for actions that are still ongoing.

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense to describe an ongoing action?

• She lived there for years.

• They were friends for a long time.

• She has lived there for years.

• They had been friends for a long time.

When do we use the present perfect tense to describe actions?

• For actions that occurred in a finished time period.

• For actions that occurred during an unfinished time period.

• For actions that are hypothetical.

• For actions that will occur in the future.

Why is the present perfect tense used in the sentence 'They have met before'?

• Because it is a hypothetical situation.

• Because the exact time of meeting is important.

• Because the result of the meeting is important, not the time.

• Because it happened in the future.

How do you form a present perfect sentence?

• Use the present tense of 'have' and the base form of the verb.

• Use the present tense of 'have' and the past participle of the verb.

• Use the future tense of 'have' and the past participle of the verb.

• Use the past tense of 'have' and the base form of the verb.

Which word can be added to a present perfect sentence to indicate a very recent action?

• Already

• Just

• Yet

• Soon

How does the word order change when forming a question in the present perfect tense?

• The subject comes before the past participle.

• The past participle comes before the subject.

• The verb 'have' comes before the subject.

• The subject comes before the verb 'have'.

Which of the following is a contraction of 'I have eaten'?

• I've eaten

• I had eaten

• I has eaten

• I eat

What is the past participle of the verb 'see'?

• Saw

• Seen

• Sees

• Seeing

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense with 'just'?

• He has just see the movie.

• He just has seen the movie.

• He has just seen the movie.

• He has seen just the movie.