Understanding Present Perfect Tense

This video tutorial explains the difference between past actions that are still relevant in the present and those that are ongoing. It focuses on the use of 'I have done' for completed actions with present relevance and 'I have been doing' for actions that started in the past and continue into the present. Through examples, such as reading instructions, the video illustrates these concepts and suggests further learning on present perfect simple and progressive forms.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Future actions and their impact

• Present actions and their consequences

• Hypothetical actions and their outcomes

• Past actions that are still relevant or ongoing

What is the key difference between 'I have done' and 'I have been doing'?

• 'I have done' refers to actions that are ongoing, while 'I have been doing' refers to completed actions.

• 'I have done' refers to completed actions with present relevance, while 'I have been doing' refers to ongoing actions.

• 'I have done' and 'I have been doing' are interchangeable.

• 'I have done' is used for future actions, while 'I have been doing' is used for past actions.

In the first picture, what does the man mean when he says 'I’ve read the instructions'?

• He has forgotten the instructions.

• He plans to read the instructions in the future.

• He read the instructions in the past, and it affects his present ability to discuss them.

• He is currently reading the instructions.

What does the phrase 'I have been reading the instructions' imply about the action?

• The action is completed and has no present relevance.

• The action was never started.

• The action is ongoing and may continue into the future.

• The action is planned for the future.

What does the chart explain about the use of present perfect?

• It is used for actions that have no impact on the present.

• It is used for actions that are either completed with present relevance or ongoing.

• It is used exclusively for future actions.

• It is only used for actions that are planned.

What is suggested for further understanding of the present perfect tense?

• To ignore the present perfect tense.

• To study past perfect tense.

• To explore present perfect simple and progressive in more detail.

• To look at future tense examples.