present perfect simple & continuous. present perfect simple form : have / has + past participle...
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PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
FORM: have / has + past participleUSES:1. LIFE EXPERIENCES (NEVER/ EVER)
I’ve been to ChinaI have never been to the USA.She’s ridden a horseHave you ever seen the Eiffel Tower?
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
2. ALREADY, JUST & YET
They’ve just leftShe’s already called her friendThey haven’t finished yet
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
With SUPERLATIVES & “THE FIRST, SECOND, LAST TIME”,
ETC
It’s the best meal I’ve ever hadIt’s the first time he’s given a speech
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
3. CONNECTION PAST & PRESENT/ FUTURE - action happened in the past (we do not know the exact time) and can be repeated in the present or future
I’ve read a lot of books.He’s lost his keys
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
4. HOW LONG / FOR/ SINCE (NON-ACTION – STATIVE VERBS:
be, have, know, like, etc)
I’ve known Maria for 10 years
They’ve had that car since 2007
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
5. HOW MUCH / HOW MANY / HOW MANY TIMES
How many books have you written?
I’ve spent too much money
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
FORM: HAVE / HAS + BEEN + VERB + INGUSES:1. “HOW LONG / FOR / SINCE” WITH ACTION VERBS (action started in past & continues now)
How long have you been feeling like this?
She’s been travelling by bus for 5 years
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
2. REPEATED ACTIONS, ESPECIALLY WITH TIME EXPRESSIONS LIKE ALL
DAY, RECENTLY, ETCI have been arguing with my husband lately.
The phone has been ringing all day.
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
3. CONTINUOUS ACTIONS THAT HAVE JUST FINISHED (WITH RESULT IN
THE PRESENT)
He’s been running all day. He’s dead!
A: Look at your hands! They’re so dirty!B: I know. I’ve been painting the living room
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
4. ACTIVITY STARTED IN THE PAST AND STILL CONTINUING INTO THE PRESENT
I have been doing my homework for 2 hours.