The Present Perfect Tense Connecting past and present

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The Present Perfect TenseConnecting past and
present

• We use this tense to show a
  connection between past and present situations.

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The Present Perfect Tense

• Like a bridge between the past and the present.

Present
Past
It is 2004.
I arrived in Seattle in 2000.
I have lived in Seattle for four years.
I have lived in Seattle since 2000.
Present Perfect
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To form the present perfect

• HAVE/HAS PAST PARTICIPLE

Question
Statement
Negative
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Since
Future
Past
Present
Present Perfect
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I have studied English since
I came to the U.S.
2000
this morning
yesterday
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Questions

• They have studied English since 2000.
• Have they studied English since 2000?

Short Answer
Yes, they have. No, they havent (have not).
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• She has lived in Seattle since last year.
• Has she lived in Seattle since last year?
• Yes, she has.
• No, she hasnt.

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For how long

• I have worn glasses for five years.

1999
2001
2003
2004
2000
2002
(For) how long have you worn glasses?
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• How long have you owned this car?
• I have owned this car since 2002.
• I have owned this car for two years.

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Assessment

• Check your knowledge.
• How many points have you scored?
• Write the amount.

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• Which sentence is correct?
• A. I live here for 20 years.
• B. I has been lived here for 20 years.
• C. I have lived here for 20 years.

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2

• Which sentence is correct?
• A. Maria and Betsy have been friends for a long
  time.
• B. Maria and Betsy has been friends for a long
  time.
• C. Maria and Betsy been friends for a long time.

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• Which sentence is correct?
• A. We have had this problem since we moved
  here.
• B. We had have this problem since we moved
  here.
• C. We has had this problem since we moved here.

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4

• Which sentence is correct?
• A. How long you have lived here?
• B. How long has she live here?
• C. How long have you lived here?

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• Which sentence is correct?
• A. You have studied English for a long time?
• B. You study English for a long time?
• C. Have you studied English for a long time?

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