Present Perfect
Complete the sentence: She ____ (never/travel) to Europe before.
She has never travelled to Europe before.
Complete the sentence: Yesterday, we ____ (go) to the market.
Yesterday, we went to the market.
Complete the sentence: Right now, they ____ (play) football.
Right now, they are playing football.
What is the term for the process of improving a country’s economy, infrastructure, and quality of life for its people?
Development
True or False: A thesis statement should be a question.
False
Correct the error: I have saw that movie already.
I have seen that movie already.
Correct the verb: She buyed a new phone last week.
She bought a new phone last week.
Correct the mistake: She is go to the store now.
She is going to the store now.
This word refers to roads, bridges, electricity, and other basic systems needed for a country to function.
Infrastructure
A thesis statement is made up of these two components.
1) Answers the question directly
2) Provides the supporting details
Rewrite using present perfect: He started working here in 2010.
He has worked here since 2010.
Rewrite in past simple: They have lived in Kigali for five years.
They lived in Kigali for five years.
Rewrite in present continuous: He eats dinner at the moment.
He is eating dinner.
Rwanda has focused on this type of economic development, rather than agriculture.
Industry or manufacturing
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?
A) "The government of Rwanda has policies."
B) "Rwanda’s government has implemented policies to promote economic growth."
C) "Rwanda’s government has implemented policies such as investment in technology, infrastructure, and education to drive economic growth."
C) "Rwanda’s government has implemented policies such as investment in technology, infrastructure, and education to drive economic growth."
Form a question using present perfect: (you/ever/eat/sushi?)
Have you ever eaten sushi?
Form a negative sentence in past simple using ‘walk’.
They did not walk to the stadium.
Form a question using present continuous: (you/read/this book now?)
Are you reading this book now?
Rwanda is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability. What is the term for economic growth that does not harm the environment?
Sustainable development
Rewrite this weak thesis statement to make it stronger:
"Many people think Rwanda is developing."
Rwanda’s development is driven by investments in infrastructure, education, and technology.
Explain the difference between present perfect and past simple. Note: this is NOT the difference in construction.
Present perfect: Action in the past that is ongoing.
Past Simple: Action in the past that has ended.
Rewrite the following paragraph by correcting the past tense errors:
"Yesterday, I go to the market and buy some vegetables. Then, I meet my friend, and we eat lunch together. After that, we see a movie and have a great time.
Yesterday, I went to the market and bought some vegetables. Then, I met my friend, and we ate lunch together. After that, we saw a movie and had a great time.
Explain one situation where present continuous is used instead of present simple.
Present continuous: Happening right now, or temporary.
Present tense: Habitual or permanent states.
This government initiative aims to make Rwanda a knowledge-based economy by investing in education, technology, and innovation.
Vision 2050
Write a thesis statement answering this question: How has Rwanda’s focus on sustainability impacted its development?
Rwanda’s focus on sustainability has led to economic growth, environmental conservation, and improved quality of life for its citizens.