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Tenses with Georgie

Present perfect

Language Quiz
Answer these questions with information from the webpage.

1. Which preposition is commonly used with the present perfect tense to

indicate duration?
a. on
b. for
c. in

2. Which of these is NOT a use of the present perfect?

a. Actions that started in the past and continue to the present
b. Activities happening at the moment of speaking
c. Life experiences without specifying when they happened

3. What is the correct negative contraction for "He has not studied for the
exam"?
a. He haven't studied.
b. He'sn't studied.
c. He hasn't studied.

Fill the gap

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct form of the verb in the present
perfect.

Example
Mary __________ (leave) the house already.
Answer
Mary has left the house already.

1. She __________ (travel) to many countries.

2. They __________ (not/visit) that museum before.
3. I __________ (never/eat) sushi in my life.
4. The team __________ (lose) three games this season.
5. He __________ (work) here for ten years.

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Make a question

Convert these sentences into yes/no questions. There might be more than one
correct answer.

Example
The managers have finished their meeting.
Answer
Have the managers finished their meeting?

1. She has completed her degree.

2. We have visited that new restaurant downtown.
3. He has lived in three different countries.
4. They have not finished the project yet.
5. You have met my sister before.

Writing

Now, write your own sentences using the present perfect.

1. What have you just done? e.g. I have just drunk a cup of coffee.
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2. A life experience e.g. I have climbed Kilimanjaro.

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3. Something that started in the past but continues to the present e.g. I’ve
played the guitar for years.
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ANSWERS

Language Quiz
1b, 2b, 3c

Fill the gap

1. has travelled, 2. haven’t visited, 3. have never eaten, 4. has lost, 6. has worked

Make a question
1. Has she completed her degree? 2. Have you/we visited that new restaurant
downtown? 3. Has he lived in three different countries? 4. Have they finished the
project yet? 5. Have you met my sister before?

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