Define Me!
accumulate
To gradually increase in quantity or size
PRESENT PERFECT: This summer, I (be amazed at/by) _____________ __________________________.
This summer, I HAVE BEEN amazed at/by ___________________.
My friend and I [have ordered/ordered] ____ pizza for dinner after practice on Friday.
My friend and I ORDERED pizza for dinner after practice on Friday.
Present perfect? 🤔 Past perfect? 🙁 Present perfect progressive? 🙊 Past perfect progressive? 🙃
The school was open from 1991 to 2019. Since that time, the school (represent) _____ a beacon of hope for learners.
The school was open from 1991 to 2019. Since that time, the school HAS RESPRESENTED a beacon of hope for learners.
Use: since/for/already/just/yet (only once)
Fans are still waiting for the opening act. The concert hasn't started _____.
The concert hasn't started YET.
component
One of several parts that make up a whole machine/system
PRESENT PROGRESSIVE: It has been 45 minutes. She (suffer from) ___________________ a migraine for almost an hour now.
She HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM a migraine for almost an hour now.
Shalicia delivers babies. She (has delivered, delivered) ______ 6 different babies so far today.
She HAS DELIVERED 6 babies so far today.
Present perfect? 🤔 Past perfect? 🙁 Present perfect progressive? 🙊 Past perfect progressive? 🙃
The school's principal (host) ______ annual memorials because of its motivating impact on the community.
The school's principal HAS HOSTED annual memorials because of its motivating impact on the community.
Use: since/for/already/just/yet (only once)
Sure went to NY last year. She hadn't visit NY _______ she was a child.
She hadn't visit NY SINCE she was a child.
induce
To make someone decide to do something
PAST PERFECT: Unfortunately, he (die of) _____________________ a broken heart. 😢 💔
Unfortunately, he HAD DIED OF a broken heart.
Jionntay can't figure out the riddle. (Has anyone solved, Did anyone solve) ________ it?
HAS ANYONE SOLVED it?
Present perfect? 🤔 Past perfect? 🙁 Present perfect progressive? 🙊 Past perfect progressive? 🙃
The lockers (be) _____ decorated and showcased. Many students visit them every year.
The lockers HAVE BEEN decorated and showcased. Many students visit them every year.
Use: since/for/already/just/yet (only once)
Gloria _______ cleaned the kitchen few minutes ago. I'm sad it won't stay that way.
Gloria JUST cleaned the kitchen a few seconds ago.
restore
To make something exist again or return something to its former condition
Make a sentence in any tense with: BENEFIT FROM
(your sentence here) 😆🙃
The temperature (has been, was) _______ pretty hot lately.
The temperature HAS BEEN pretty hot lately.
Present perfect? 🤔 Past perfect? 🙁 Present perfect progressive? 🙊 Past perfect progressive? 🙃
The first memorial was in 2020. Students (attend) _______ the memorial since then.
Students HAD BEEN ATTENDING/HAD ATTENDED the memorial since then.
Use: since/for/already/just/yet (only once)
The wrestler hasn't lost a fight _____ 10 years.
The wrestler hasn't lost a fight FOR ten years.
fluctuate
To change very often from a high level to a low pne and back again
Make a sentence in any tense: BE GRATEFUL FOR
your sentence here 🙃
Mikey (did, has done) _______ his laundry for three hours last night.
Mikey DID his laundry for 3 hours last night.
Present perfect? 🤔 Past perfect? 🙁 Present perfect progressive? 🙊 Past perfect progressive? 🙃
The school principal (be) ______ organizing the memorial for years.
The school principal HAS BEEN organizing the memorial for years.
Use: since/for/already/just/yet (only once)
The director has _______ prepared the conference room for the meeting.
The director has ALREADY prepared the conference room for the meeting.