Present Perfect Tense Usage

The video tutorial explains the present perfect tense, comparing it with the past tense. It covers various uses of the present perfect, such as actions that began in the past and continue to the present, or actions that have just finished. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises using 'yet', 'already', 'ever', and 'never'. It emphasizes the structure of the present perfect tense, which includes the subject, 'have' or 'has', and the past participle. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the main difference between the present perfect and past tense?

• Present perfect is used for actions that are still ongoing.

• Past tense is used for actions that are finished with no opportunity left.

• Past tense is used for actions that are ongoing.

• Present perfect is used for actions that are finished with no opportunity left.

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

• I have brushed my teeth last night.

• I have brushed my teeth this morning.

• I brush my teeth every morning.

• I brushed my teeth this morning.

What is the structure of the present perfect tense?

• Subject + has + present participle

• Subject + have/has + past participle

• Subject + had + past participle

• Subject + will have + past participle

Which word is often used with the present perfect tense to indicate duration?

• During

• For

• Until

• By

Which of the following is NOT commonly used with the present perfect tense?

• Already

• Yesterday

• Yet

• Still

How do you form a question using the present perfect tense with 'yet'?

• Yet have you finished your homework?

• Have you yet finished your homework?

• Have you finished your homework yet?

• You have finished your homework yet?

Which sentence correctly uses 'already' in the present perfect tense?

• I have already finished my dinner.

• I already have finished my dinner.

• I finished already my dinner.

• Already I have finished my dinner.

In which position can 'yet' be placed in a negative sentence?

• At the beginning

• Both at the end and after 'not'

• After the subject

• At the end

What does 'ever' imply when used in a question with the present perfect tense?

• Any time in your life

• A repeated action

• A specific time in the past

• A future possibility

Which sentence correctly uses 'never' in the present perfect tense?

• I have been never to Japan.

• I have never been to Japan.

• Never I have been to Japan.

• I never have been to Japan.