5-1: Unfinished Actions or States
5-2: Present Results
5-3: Indefinite Past
100
True or False: The Present Perfect doesn't connect the past to the present
False
100
True or False: Present Perfect Simple is used to focus on completed actions, and Present Perfect Continuous is used to focus on repeated activities over a period of time.
True
100
True or False: In this usage of the Present Perfect, the time of the event isn't important.
True
200
Change this sentence into negative, and then question form: He has been singing.
He hasn't been singing/Has he been singing?
200
Are Short Action Verbs usually used in the Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous?
Present Perfect Simple
200
When we are using the Present Perfect to talk about indefinite past, the past participle of 'go' is 'been'. When we are discussing present results with Present Perfect, what is the past participle of 'go'?
'gone'
300
What type of verbs are rarely used in the Present Perfect Continuous?
State Verbs
300
Explain why this sentence is okay: She's been deciding many things for the company.
Even though 'decide' is a short action verb, it is okay to use it in the continuous here because the short action verb is being repeated over time.
300
We discussed ten different examples of unfinished time periods. Name five.
Today This morning (if it is still morning) This week This year This month This summer (if it is still summer) This class Since my birthday Since summer started Since I came to school this morning
400
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences? 1. I've been living in this city for a year. 2. I've lived in this city for a year.
1. Living in the city is temporary; may be leaving soon 2. Living in the city is more permanent; may be staying there for a long time
400
Correct the mistake in the following conversation: "Why do you look so bad?" "Because I have been catching a cold."
"Because I have caught a cold."
400
Correct the following sentence: He's withdrawn from the competition yesterday.
He withdrew from the competition yesterday.
500
Choose either the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous to complete the following sentence: We (not try) to fix this Internet connection for one hour, but actually three hours!
We haven't been trying to fix this Internet connection for one hour, but actually three hours!
500
Choose between the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous to complete the following sentence: We've ______ (look for) a nice apartment around the city but haven't found the ideal place yet.
We've been looking for a nice apartment around the city but haven't found the ideal place yet.
500
Complete the following sentence in the Present Perfect or Simple Past Tense: She / go / to Starbucks every day this week.
She has been to Starbucks every day this week.
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