Present Perfect Quiz

What is the present perfect used for?

• To describe actions happening now

• To describe actions at a specific past time

• To describe results of actions at an indefinite past time

• To describe future plans

Answer explanation

The present perfect is used to discuss the results of actions that occurred at some indefinite time in the past, emphasizing their relevance to the present, rather than specifying when they happened.

Which word indicates duration in the present perfect tense?

• Since

• For

• During

• Until

Answer explanation

The word 'for' is used to express duration in the present perfect tense, indicating a length of time. For example, 'I have lived here for five years' shows the ongoing duration.

Which word indicates a starting point in the present perfect tense?

• Until

• For

• Since

• During

Answer explanation

The word 'since' is used to indicate a starting point in the present perfect tense, referring to a specific time in the past when an action began and continues to the present.

What is the contraction for 'I have'?

• I’m

• I’ve

• I’d

• I’ll

Answer explanation

The contracted form of 'I have' is 'I’ve'. The other options represent different contractions: 'I’m' for 'I am', 'I’d' for 'I would', and 'I’ll' for 'I will'. Therefore, 'I’ve' is the correct answer.

What is the expanded form of 'Avy’s gotten a job'?

• Avy is gotten a job

• Avy has gotten a job

• Avy was gotten a job

• Avy will gotten a job

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Avy’s gotten a job' is a contraction of 'Avy has gotten a job.' The correct long form uses 'has' to indicate the present perfect tense, which is why 'Avy has gotten a job' is the right choice.

Which sentence uses 'since' correctly?

• We have lived here since 2010.

• We have lived here for 2010.

• We have lived here until 2010.

• We have lived here during 2010.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'We have lived here since 2010.' because 'since' indicates a starting point in time, while the other options misuse 'for', 'until', and 'during' in this context.

Which sentence uses 'for' correctly?

• We have lived here since many years.

• We have lived here for many years.

• We have lived here during many years.

• We have lived here until many years.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'We have lived here for many years.' because 'for' is used to indicate a duration of time, while 'since', 'during', and 'until' do not fit this context.

What does 'ever' mean in present perfect tense?

• Never

• At any time

• Always

• At no time

Answer explanation

In the present perfect tense, 'ever' means 'at any time' in the past up to now. It is used to ask about experiences or occurrences without specifying a time, making 'at any time' the correct choice.

What does 'never' mean in present perfect tense?

• Sometimes

• Always

• At no time

• At any time

Answer explanation

In the present perfect tense, 'never' means 'at no time'. It indicates that something has not happened at any point up to now, making 'at no time' the correct interpretation.

Which sentence uses 'lately' correctly?

• I have seen him lately.

• I have seen him since lately.

• I have seen him for lately.

• I have seen him during lately.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I have seen him lately.' because 'lately' refers to a recent time period. The other options incorrectly use 'lately' with prepositions that do not fit its meaning.