Present perfect
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Transform this sentence into the present perfect simple: "I visited London."
"I have visited London."
Transform this sentence into the present perfect continuous: "I was working in the garden."
"I have been working in the garden."
Is this sentence correct? Yes or no?
"I have been trying to call you all morning."
Yes, it is.
How many pairs of arms octopuses have?
They have four pairs.
Correct the mistakes:
"She have never be to the USA."
"She has never been to the USA."
Correct the mistakes:
"I have be live in Moscow for three months."
"I have been living in Moscow for three months."
"I have done my homework". Do we put emphasis on the result or on the ongoing process?
We put emphasis on the result.
How do you call a baby spider?
Spiderling.
When can't we use the present perfect simple?
When there is a specific date in the past or when we are telling a story.
Do we usually use the present perfect continuous in negative sentences?
No, we don't. Because negative sentences don't put emphasis on the ongoing process.
Can we use the verb "know" in the present perfect continuous? Why yes or why not?
No, we can't. Because the verb "know" is a state verb that can't be used in continuous tenses.
How many percent of adult Americans believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows?
Around 7 % adult Americans.
Name at least three uses of the present perfect simple.
Experiences, recent actions and changes (today is different than yesterday).
Name at least three uses for the present perfect continuous.
Emphasis on the action, how long has been something going on, actions that are not currently in the process but we can see their results in the present.
What is the difference between:
"I have read this book she lent me. x I have been reading this book she lent me."
"I have read this book she lent me." - I've already finished this book.
"I have been reading this book she lent me." - I'm still reading it.
How many penguins can polar bears eat in one sitting?
They can eat 86 penguins.
What is the difference between the present perfect simple and the past simple?
The past simple refers to situations that happened and finished in the past. The present perfect simple refers to situations that started in the past and still continue in the present (or have an influence on the present).
What is the difference between the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous?
The present perfect continuous puts emphasis on the action while the present perfect simple puts emphasis on the result.
Translate the answer (use present perfect simple or continuous):
"What's that smell?"
"KouĊil jsi?""
"Have you been smoking?"
What is illegal in the Houses of Parliament?
It is illegal to die there.