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The present perfect tense is commonly used in everyday life to talk about experiences, actions, or
situations that happened in the past but have a connection to the present. It is a useful tense for
basic language learners to express events or activities that have occurred at an indefinite time
before now.
Here are a few examples of how the present perfect tense can be used:
"I have visited New York City." (This means that at some point in your life, you
went to New York City.)
"Have you ever eaten sushi?" (This asks if the person has had the experience of
eating sushi at any time in their life.)
2. Expressing actions that started in the past and continue in the present:
"She has lived in this town for five years." (She moved to the town five years ago
and still lives there.)
"They have studied English since they were in high school." (They started studying
English in high school and are still studying it now.)
"I have just finished my homework." (You completed your homework very
recently.)
"He has already seen that movie." (He watched the movie at some point before
now.)
"They have won the championship three times." (They won the championship on
three separate occasions.)
"She has written a book." (She completed the process of writing a book.)
Remember that the present perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" (or "has" for
third-person singular) followed by the past participle form of the main verb.
While the present perfect tense may take some time to grasp fully, it is an essential tense for
communicating about past experiences and events that have a connection to the present. Practice
using it in various contexts to become more comfortable with its usage.
Here are 20 easy exercises to practice using the present perfect tense:
MONDAY…
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: a) She __________
(visit) Paris twice. b) Have you ever __________ (try) sushi? c) We __________ (live) in this
city for five years.
2. Rewrite the sentences using the present perfect tense: a) I saw that movie. -> I
__________ that movie. b) They bought a new car. -> They __________ a new car. c) She
finished her work. -> She __________ her work.
3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: a) They __________ (already / not)
visited London. b) He __________ (just / never) tasted chocolate cake. c) Have you
__________ (ever / always) wanted to learn how to play the guitar?
4. Make questions using the given words: a) __________ you __________ (read) that book?
b) __________ they __________ (travel) to Europe? c) __________ she __________ (see)
the latest episode of her favorite TV show?
5. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate present perfect form of the verbs in
parentheses: Person A: __________ you __________ (ever / be) to Japan? Person B: No, I
__________ (never / go) there, but I __________ (always / want) to visit.
MONDAY…
7. Write sentences about your own experiences using the present perfect tense.
TUESDAY…
9. Write a short paragraph about a place you have traveled to and what you did there.
10. Make a list of three books you have read recently. People you have seen, Friends you have
seen or met plus activities you have dome together
WEDNESDAY…
11. Write sentences about three movies you have watched and whether you liked them or
not.
12. Talk about a skill you have learned or a hobby you have pursued.
13. Write sentences about three countries you have visited and what you liked about each
one.
1-Describe a memorable event that has happened in your life using the present perfect tense.
2-Write sentences about three famous landmarks you have seen or want to see.
3- Make a list of three things you have achieved in the past year.
4-Write sentences about three friends you have known for a long time and how you met
them.
5’Describe an experience or activity with your friends using the present perfect tense.
T.B.L. PROJECT…
14. Write a short paragraph about a goal you have accomplished and how it makes you feel.
15. Create a conversation between CLASS discussing those goals or recent experiences using
the present perfect tense.
These exercises should help you practice and reinforce your understanding of the present perfect
tense. Remember to pay attention to the correct form of the verb and the appropriate use of time
expressions such as "ever," "just," and "never."