KIDS HAUS-CDC INTEGRATED SCHOOL LANGUAGE 6

Module 7
The Present Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense is used when you talk of an action which started in the past and is
completed or continued to the present. It consists of two verbs: the helping verb has or have,
the past participle form of the verb.

Has is used with the past participle form of the verb with a singular subject.

Examples:

Gina has waited for her service since ten o’ clock. (she it’s still waiting for it)
She has planned to take Sheryl to her farm. (she’s still planning until now)

Have is used with the past participle form of the verb with a plural subject.

Examples:

They have eaten their breakfast.

I have gained a lot of friends.

Using “For” or “Since” with the Present Perfect Tense

For and since are time markers used for the present perfect tense.

For is followed by the length of time the action is being done.

Examples:

Luna has stayed in the U.S. for almost ten years.

The patient has waited for some time.

Since is followed by the point of time when the action was begun.

Examples:

Pauleen has been a scholar since elementary.

Jovy has worked here since last June.

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Using “Already” and “Yet” with the Present Perfect Tense

Already and yet are expressions used with the present perfect tense.

Already is an expression used in affirmative sentences and comes before the main verb.

Examples:

I have already visited our tourist spots.

She has already seen the Golden Gate Bridge.

Yet is an expression used in negative sentences and is usually found at the end of the
sentence.

Examples:

We haven’t played in the casino yet.

I haven’t been to Italy yet.

Using “Just” with the Present Perfect Tense

Just is an expression which is also used with the present perfect tense. It indicates actions
that have just been completed and are placed before the main verb.

Examples:

She has just learned to swim.

Nicky has just worn her new dress.

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Module 7
The Present Perfect Tense
Activity 1
Answer each question using since or for.

1. How long have you gone to school?

2. How long have you been studying for your test?

3. How long have you been sleeping?

4. How long has mother been cooking lunch?

5. How long has the baby been crying in the crib?

6. How long have you taken your recess?

7. How long have you gone to the mall?

8. How long has mother gone to the PTA meeting?

9. How long has father been fixing the faucet?

10. How long has father been driving out of town?

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Module 7
The Present Perfect Tense
Activity 2
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. The Harry Potter movie (show) ___________________________

since/for _____________________________________________

2. The patient (stay) ____________________ in the operating room since/ for

___________________________________.

3. The pilot (fly) _____________________ since/for _____________________.

4. The family (live) ___________________ in that city since/for

_________________.

5. The chef (prepare) _________________ the meal since/for _________________.

6. Leah (act) _________________________since/for ___________________.

7. Louise (teach) ______________________ piano lessons since/for ____________.

8. Uncle Mar (fish) _____________________ in deep waters since/for ___________.

9. Grandfather (raise) ___________________pigs since/for ___________________.

10. The carpenter (build) __________________ houses since/for ________________.

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Module 7
The Present Perfect Tense
Activity 3
Answer the following questions using already and yet.

1. Has man found a cure for AIDS?

2. Have you gone on a sea cruise?

3. Has man reached Mars?

4. Have you seen Disney World?

5. Have you been to a European country?

6. Have you eaten a delicious blueberry cheesecake?

7. Have the workers been paid?

8. Has the artist appeared on stage?

9. Has man found peace?

10. Have you ridden in an airplane?

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Module 7
The Present Perfect Tense
Activity 4
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present perfect tense. Use the

expression just with the verb.

1. Nancy (blow) __________________________ the candles in her birthday cake.

2. My baby sister (celebrate) ____________________ her first birthday.

3. Mother (prepare) _______________________ our breakfast.

4. Laura (receive) _________________________ her memorandum of suspension.

5. Mervin (open) ________________________ his drawer.

6. Marky (pay) _____________________________ his taxes.

7. The farmers (harvest) ___________________________ rice in the fields.

8. The plumber (fix) ________________________ the water pipes.

9. The children (warn) ________________________ not to be noisy in the library.

10. The actors and actresses (march) _______________________ on the streets.

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