1. What are the two different ways of using
present perfect? Write an example sentence to show each meaning.
The present perfect is used to describe:
·
An action or situation that began in the past
and is still ongoing in the present.
For example: I have lived in Orlando since 2018.
·
An action that is repeated during an indefinite
period between the past and the present.
For
example: We have visited
Disney several times.
2. What is the difference between using simple
past and present perfect to discuss past actions/events? Write example
sentences to show the difference.
·
The present perfect is used if the action
itself is important, but not at the exact time when it occurs. The result is
the task at present.
For
example: We have already ordered the pizza. It will be delivered
soon.
·
The simple past always refers to the past, this
time is finally over and has no connection to the present.
For
example: When I was a child, I liked playing hide-and-seek.
3. What is the difference between present
perfect and present perfect progressive? Write example sentences to show the
difference.
·
The present perfect is used to express a verb
that began in the past and has not yet ended. The present perfect indicates
events related to the past.
·
The present perfect consists of the subject,
followed by have - has, then the third conjugation of the verb (past
participle).
For
example: I have been here since ten o’clock.
I have
not attended any parties since I came here.
Have you been able
to reach Sofia on the phone yet?
·
The present perfect progressive is used to
express a verb that started in the past and has not finished yet, but there is
an emphasis that this action has a long-time extension.
·
The present perfect progressive tense is used
to express a recent continuous action.
For example: I have been
living here since 2018.
I have
been thinking about changing my major.
It has
been raining all day. It is still raining now.