Present Perfect or Simple Past
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: present perfect or simple past.
She _______(live) in the United States for more than 30 years.
(She moved to the United States more than 30 years ago and she still lives here).
She has lived in the United States for more than 30 years.
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive
I _________ (eat) sushi three times this month.
I've eaten sushi three times this month
Complete the sentence with a modal verb of ability: can, could, or be able to.
John ____ (speak) a little French, but he _____ (understand).
John can speak a little French, but he can't understand.
or
John is able to speak a little French, but he isn't able to understand. (VERY FORMAL)
Complete the sentence using the Simple Past, Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive tense and since, for, already, yet, or still
I _____________ (study) English ___ 5 years.
(I'm still studying English now)
I've been studying English for 5 years.
or
I've studied English for 5 years.
What are 3 possible answers to these questions?
Can I stay here?Could I stay here?
May I stay here?
Certainly
Of Course
Sure
No problem
Sorry, but...
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: present perfect or simple past.
Veronica _____ (live) in the United States for 12 years. (She moved back to Venezuela in 1996)
She lived in the United States for 12 years.
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive
I ________ (read) a book about the history of Russia. I'm on page 252.
I've been reading a book about the history of Russia. I'm on page 252. (I'm still reading it)
Complete the sentence with a modal verb of ability: can, could, or be able to.
When is was a child, I _______ (run) for 2 hours without stopping.
When I was a child, I could run for 2 hours without stopping.
Complete the sentence using the Simple Past, Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive tense and since, for, already, yet, or still
Brenda _________ (play) outside with her friends ____ 9:00AM.
Brenda has been playing outside with her friends since 9:00AM.
Ask permission to go to the bathroom with do you mind if and answer the question.
Do you mind if I go to the bathroom?
Not at all / Go right ahead / No, I don't / Sorry, but...
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: present perfect or simple past.
I _____(know) Julie for ten years. We're still friends. Yesterday, we ______(go) to the movies together.
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive
You're so sweaty! _____ you ______ (play) soccer?
You're so sweaty! Have you been playing soccer?
Correct the mistakes. There are three mistakes.
When she was 14, she is able to play the piano very well. She could sings too. Today, she also was able to play the guitar and violin.
When she was 14, she was able to play the piano very well. She could sing too. Today, she also is able to play the guitar and violin.
Complete the sentence using the Simple Past, Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive tense and since, for, already, yet, or still
My cousin's birthday party is tomorrow, and she _____ (not/send) me an invitation ____. I'm sad.
My cousin's birthday party is tomorrow, and she hasn't sent me an invitation yet. I'm sad.
Make this request more polite. You can change the request or add words.
Can you buy me milk at the supermarket?
Can you please buy me milk at the store?
Would you please buy me milk at the store?
Would you mind buying me milk at the store?
This is a conversation with Lebron James, a basketball player. Complete the conversation using the present perfect or simple past. Choose the correct answers.
A: How long have you played / did you play basketball?
B: I have played / played since I was 5 years old.
A: When have you watched / did you watch a basketball game for the first time?
B: I have watched / watched my first game when I was 3 years old. I have gone / went to see a game with my dad.
A: How long have you played basketball?
B: I have played since I was 5 years old.
A: When did you watch a basketball game for the first time?
B: I watched my first game when I was 3 years old. I went to see a game with my dad.
Choose the correct form using the verb in parentheses: Present Perfect or Present Perfect Progressive.
The students ________ (taking) their exams this week. They still have one more exam to take tomorrow. They ________ (study) very hard.
The students have been taking their exams this week. They still have one more exam to take tomorrow. They have been studying / have studied very hard.
Talk about your abilities in the future:
In a year, I hope I _____________.
In 5 years, I hope I _____________.
In 10 years, I hope I ____________ .
use: can + base form verb / will be able to + base form verb
For example: In 10 years, I hope I will be able to be play soccer.
Correct the 2 mistakes in this conversation:
A: Do you want to see the new Avengers movie with me?
B: No, thanks. I have still saw it. I saw it yesterday with my brother!
No, thanks, I have already seen it. I saw it yesterday with my brother!
Suzana is having problems with her roommate. Her roommate is very messy. Give her 3 pieces of advice using should, ought to, and had better.
Answers will vary.
Using the present perfect and simple past, talk about living in the United States. Talk about at least 2 events that started in the past and continues to the present and talk about at least 2 events that are now finished.
Answers will vary
Choose the correct sentences. (There may be more than one correct answer)
1. Have you been studying at Approach for more than one year?
2. I've studied English for 10 years.
3. I've been lived in Boston for 2 years.
4. I've lived in Boston for 3 years.
Number 3 is incorrect - I've been LIVING in Boston for 2 years.
Numbers 1, 2, and 4 are correct
Talk about your abilities English in the past and the present. Say 2 affirmative abilities and 2 negative abilities.
In the past,...
Last year,...
Two years ago,...
Now,...
These days...
Nowadays....
Answers will vary.
Past abilities use could/couldn't
Present abilities use can/can't
1. Explain the rules for using since and for. Give an example using the Present Perfect.
since + a specific time in the past (last night, 1995, 2002, March, 5:00 pm etc.)
I have visited many countries since 1995.
for + a period of time (5 minutes, 3 years, 6 months etc.)
My dad has been drinking beer for 3 hours!
Ask 4 Questions: Ask for advice, permission, make a request, and ask about someone's abilities.
Advice: Should we stay up late night?
Permission: Can I go move my car?
Ability: Can you speak French?
Request: Could you help me move tomorrow?