Present Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Continuous
Temporal markers
Present Simple
Present Continuous
100

Correct or incorrect?

I have not done my homework

Correct

100

Correct or incorrect?

They have been given money.

Incorrect (They have been giving them money for years)

100

Correct or incorrect? 

She has been doing that since she was little.

Correct

100

Correct or incorrect? 

I am always liking my subjects at school.

Incorrect (I always like my subjects)

100

Correct or incorrect?

I am always liking my subjects at school.

Incorrect (I always like my subjects / I am enjoying my subjects)

200

Turn into Present Perfect Simple: I always enjoy the summer holidays.

I have always enjoyed the summer holidays

200

Turn into Present Perfect Continuous: I enjoy the summer holidays.

I have been enjoying the summer holidays.

200

Translate into English: Nunca he jugado al baloncesto.

I have never (ever) played basketball.

200

Translate into English: Suelo comer a las 2 de la tarde.

I usually eat at 2 in the afternoon.

200

Translate into English: Actualmente, estoy esperando su llamada.

I am currently waiting for your/his/her/their call.

300

Create a sentence with at least one verb in the Present Perfect Simple tense.

She has recently graduated from college.
300

Create a sentence with at least one verb in the Present Perfect Continuous tense.

She has been studying since September.

300

Create a sentence with at least one temporal marker and one verb in the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous.

We have been helping her for years.

300

Create a sentence with at least one temporal marker and one verb in the Present Simple.

She travels to France every year.

300

Create a sentence with at least one temporal marker and one verb in the Present Simple.

She is travelling to France.

400

Translate into English: Me acabo de comprar un libro por Amazon.

I have just bought a book on Amazon.

400

Translate into English: He estado viendo la tele hasta ahora.

I have been watching TV until now.

400

Translate into English: Lleva una semana trabajando en ello.

He has been working on it for a week/since a week ago.

400

Translate into English: Suele desayunar tostada con tomate.

He usually eats toast with tomato for breakfast.

400

Translate into English: Se lo está pasando muy bien en Nueva York.

He is having a great time in New York.

500

What do we use the Present Perfect Simple for? Provide at least 1 use and an example.

- To discuss things someone has or hasn’t done in their life. Example: "Have you ever been to London?"

- To describe actions with present relevance (past actions that have a result or consequence in the present). Example: "She has lost her keys." (She still doesn't have them.)

- To describe recently completed actions (to emphasise something that has just happened.) Example: "I have just finished my homework."

500

What do we use the Present Perfect Continuous for? Provide at least 1 use and an example.

1. Actions continuing from the past to the present (actions that began in the past and are still happening). Example: "I have been studying English for three hours." (The action is ongoing.)

2. Recently completed actions with present effects (actions that have just stopped but have a visible or tangible effect in the present). Example: "She has been running, and now she’s out of breath." (The effect of running is noticeable.)

3. Emphasising the duration of an action (how long an action has been happening), often with since or for. Example: "They have been working on this project since Monday." (The focus is on the duration of the work.)

500

What do we use temporal markers for? Provide at least 1 use and an example.

  • Indicating the duration of an action:

    • Temporal markers like for and since are used to express how long an action has been happening (in Present Perfect Continuous) or how long something has been true (in Present Perfect Simple).
    • Examples:
      • "She has been studying for three hours." (Continuous – duration of the action)
      • "I have lived here since 2010." (Simple – duration of a state)

  • Showing the timing or relevance of actions

    • Markers like just, already, and yet (in Present Perfect Simple) and lately, recently (in Present Perfect Continuous) emphasise when an action occurred or highlight its present relevance.
    • Examples:
      • "I have just finished my homework." (Simple – action recently completed)
      • "They have been exercising a lot recently." (Continuous – action with recent relevance)
500

What do we use the Present Simple for? provide at least 1 use and an example.

  • To talk about habits or routines
    Example: "I wake up at 7 a.m. every day."

  • To state general facts or truths
    Example: "The sun rises in the east."

  • To describe permanent situations
    Example: "She lives in Madrid."

500

What do we use the Present Continuous for? Provide at least 1 use and an example.

  • To describe actions happening right now
    Example: "She is studying for her exam at the moment."

  • To talk about temporary situations
    Example: "I am staying with my cousins this week."

  • To express future plans or arrangements
    Example: "We are meeting our friends tomorrow evening."

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