Understanding Time Expressions in English

Mina introduces the present perfect tense, explaining its use for recent past actions and actions that started in the past but continue to the present. She discusses the use of 'for' and 'since' to indicate duration and specific points in time, respectively. Mina also covers how to form questions about unfinished periods of time. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises. Additionally, Mina explains the use of 'ever', 'never', and 'before' in present perfect sentences, providing examples to illustrate their placement and meaning. The lesson concludes with encouragement to practice and share the lesson.

What is one of the main uses of the present perfect tense?

• To express a wish

• To describe future plans

• To talk about a recent past action

• To narrate a story

Which word is used with present perfect to indicate a duration of time?

• Since

• Until

• For

• During

What does 'since' indicate in a sentence?

• An ongoing action

• A duration of time

• A specific point in time

• A future event

How do you form a question to ask about the duration of an action?

• What time did it start?

• When did it happen?

• Why did it occur?

• How long has it been?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'I have lived here ___ 2010.'

• until

• during

• since

• for

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'since'?

• I have been here for two hours.

• I have lived here for 2010.

• I have known her since last year.

• I have been waiting since a long time.

Which sentence uses 'for' correctly?

• I have been waiting for a long time.

• I have known her for last year.

• I have lived here since 2010.

• I have been here since two hours.

Which word is used in questions to ask about life experiences?

• Ever

• Always

• Before

• Never

Which sentence correctly uses 'ever'?

• I ever have eaten sushi.

• Ever I have visited that place.

• I have ever seen that movie.

• Have you ever been to Paris?

How is 'ever' used in a question?

• To express certainty

• To inquire about life experiences

• To indicate a future event

• To ask about a specific time