CAMBODIAN UNIVERSITY FOR SPECIALTIES MAJOR: ENGLISH

Assignment

on
Present Continuous & Present Perfect
Tense

Advised by:
Prof: Mr. VA TOLA

Researched by:
1 . ..........
2 . ..........
3 . .............

Bachelor Degree
Faculty of Cambodian University For Specialties

Major: English

Academic Year 2020-2021

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Chapter Present Continuous Tense

Definition
The Present Continuous Tense is used for an action happening now ( At the
moment of Speaking ) or around now.

Form
Positive

Subject + To be + Ving + Object.

* Note:
I Am
We
You Are
They
He
She Is
It

Example:

I am playing football. He is teaching students.

They are getting married. I am swimming

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Negative

Form: Subject + be + not + Ving + Object.

Example:

1. Let’s go out now. It isn’t raining any more.

2. I am not starting.
3. They’re not riding their bikes.
4. You are not watching the movie.
5. The labourer is not pushing the carriage.
6. They’re not having a good time.
7. He is not studying very well.
8. He is not working in London.
10. Sally's not running.
11. We are not waiting for you.
12. The boys are not playing in the garden.
13. Robin isn't smiling.
14. The babies aren't crying
15. I am not reading my grammar book now.

Question
Form: (Question Word)+ Be + Subject + Ving + Object ?

Be + Subject + Ving + Object ?

Short Answers:
 Yes, Subject + Be ( am / is / are )
 No, Subject + Be ( am / is / are ) + not
Example:
Q: Are you looking you brother?
A: Yes, I am / No, I’m not

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Example:

1. Are you listening?

2.Are they coming to your party?
3. When is she going home?
4. What am I doing here?
6. Am I bothering you?
7. Are you working now?
8. Is it snowing?
9. Are the stores opening on Christmas?
10. Are we leaving at 6 o'clock?
11. Is your English getting better?
12. What’s going on?

Note: ( How to add « ing » )

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Chapter
Present Perfect Simple

Definition

Present perfect is used to express an activity which began in the past and
continues to the present it possible goes on into the future, as well.

Form

Positive
Form: Subject + have / has + V3 + Object.

*Note:
I
We
You Have
They
hHe
She Has
It

Example

1. He has worked for a factory for two year.

2. Julie has gone to Mexico.
3. I have worked hard this week.
4. I have met him once before.
5. People have traveled to the Moon.
6. She has written five letters.
7. She has cooked dinner.
8. Charlotte has become friends with Wilbur.

Negative

Form: Subject + have / has + not + V3 + Object.

*Note: Have not = haven’t

Has not = hasn’t

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Example:

1. I have not slept well since exams started.

2. My Midwestern friend has never seen the ocean.
3. I haven't eaten at that restaurant in a long time.
4. He hasn’t visited this museum.
5. They haven’t travelled without their computer.
6. They haven't forgotten my birthday.
7. It hasn't been cold this month.
8. He hasn’t completed his work
9. She hasn’t bought a new car.
10. He hasn’t gone to America.

Question

Form: Have / Has + Subject + V3 + … ?

Example:

1. Has he finished his work?

2. Have we won a prize?
3. Has she brought a camera with her?
4. Have she left yet?
5. Have you bought a new car?
6. Has it started on time?
7. Have they driven there?
8. Has she ever tried Chilean wine before?
9. Have you walked?
10. Have you ever eaten pizza before?

Use
1. The Present Perfect Simple is used to : Express an action or state which began
in the past nd continues to the present.
Example:
 Mr. Dan has taught English for seven year.
 I’ve known Sopeak since 1999.
 I have lived in Bristol since 1984. ( I still do )
 Have you played the piano since you were a child?
 They haven't lived here for years.

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2. Express an experience that happene at some time in one’s life.

Example:
 I’ve been to the USA twice.
 She has seen the movie six times.
*Note: Ever and never are common with this use.
Example:
 Have you ever been in a car crash?
 My mother has never traveled by plan.

 Note
 Have + ve  Has + s
 I’ve = I have  He’s = He has
 You’ve = You have  She’s = She has
 We’ve = We have  It’s = It has
 They’ve = They have
 Time Expressions

already, yet, before, never, recently, at last, ever, just, lately, newly, ever, never, since

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