Present Perfect Tense Usage

The video tutorial, presented by Tom from English Connection, covers the present perfect tense with a focus on using 'for' and 'since'. It explains when to use the present perfect tense, provides examples using a character named Jane who works at NASA, and discusses the difference between 'for' and 'since'. The tutorial also highlights practical applications of the tense in everyday conversations and concludes with additional resources for further learning.

What is the main topic of the lesson?

• Future Tense

• Past Simple Tense

• Present Perfect with 'For' and 'Since'

• Past Continuous Tense

When do we use the present perfect tense?

• For actions completed in the past

• For hypothetical situations

• For actions that will happen in the future

• For actions that started in the past and continue in the present

In the example, where does Jane work?

• Google

• NASA

• Microsoft

• Amazon

How long has Jane worked at NASA?

• Six years

• Four years

• Seven years

• Five years

What question does the present perfect tense with 'for' and 'since' answer?

• What time?

• How long?

• Where?

• Why?

What is the difference between 'for' and 'since'?

• 'For' is used for specific points in time, 'since' for durations

• 'For' is used for durations, 'since' for specific points in time

• Both are used interchangeably

• Neither is used in present perfect tense

How would you express living in a place since a specific year?

• I live here for 2010

• I have lived here since 2010

• I have lived here for 2010

• I lived here since 2010

Which of the following is a correct use of present perfect tense?

• I have lived here for five years

• I have gone to the store yesterday

• I have been to Paris last year

• I have ate dinner

Why is the present perfect tense useful in job interviews?

• It is not useful in job interviews

• It predicts future success

• It highlights ongoing experiences

• It shows past achievements

What is the purpose of the lesson's conclusion?

• To summarize the lesson and provide resources

• To introduce new topics

• To discuss unrelated topics

• To test students' knowledge