Present Perfect Simple - Continuous
Which tense uses the -ing form?
Present Perfect Continuous
In one _____ and out the other.
ear
try _____ (drink) green tea if you have a stomachache.
drinking
Refresh my_____
memory
How do you express that you like something?
- I'm really into...
- I'm passionate about...
- I'm keen on...
- The thing I love about ... is ...
How do you make the Present Perfect Simple?
have/has + past participle
adjective of: adventure
adventurous
I tried _____ (help) my classmate, but she didn't want my help.
to help
Adjective to describe someone who always sees the bright side/good things
optimistic
Where do you use while, whilst or whereas in a sentence? (beginning, middle, end)
beginning or middle
The airport ____ (to install) a lot of new security equipment recently.
has installed
If you're ____ about something, you love it.
passionate
when do you use the infinitive (name one situation)
- when remembering to do something
- when attempting something (possibly failing)
- when forgetting to do something
- pausing what you're doing to do something else
adjective of: thought
thoughtful
Besides linking two ideas together, "while" and "whilst" can also describe...
when two things happen at the same time
The aircraft is ready. The engineers _____ (to fix) the problem.
have fixed
If you're ____ something, it frightens you a lot.
terrified of
We avoid _____ too much sugar.
eating
If you're _____ something, you feel worried about doing it.
nervous about
How do you discuss different options?
- I'd rather (not)....
- I'd prefer (not)...
- Given the choice, I'd ...
The cabin crew look exhausted. They ____ (to work) three flights since this morning.
have been working
If something _______, it makes you think of something from the past.
brings back memories
we expect ____ around 8 p.m.
to arrive
If you're _____ the idea of something, you find it very exciting.
thrilled by
What can you say when you're compromising?
- How about if we ... , then we can ... ?