Discovering FictionInstructor: Danielle Ciccoli

Week 2 Study Guide: Present Perfect and Irregular Verbs

The Present Perfect TenseForm:Has/Have + Past ParticipleExample: You have shopped at that store often.Have you seen the movie Transformers?No, I have not seen Transformers yet.

Use 1: Unspecified Time Before NowPast-----------------present-------------------futureWhen an action happened at an

unspecified time in the past.Do not use with time expressions like

yesterday, one year ago, last week, when I was a child (DO NOT SPECIFY TIME)

Examples:I have seen Transformers twice!People have traveled to outer space.I have not traveled to Asia yet.Have you ever gone to Buckingham Palace?

Think of Experiences When Using Present Perfect Tense !!Examples of Experiences Here:I have been to FranceAlso, I have been to Mexico 3 times (we can

count also)He has never road a train.He has road the train 3 times.Have you met the President?No, I have not met him.

Changes Over TimeExample: For ChildrenYou have grown a lot since I last saw you!The government has been in a furlough.Scientists have split the atom.

Uncompleted Action that is ExpectedWe are still waiting for something to

happen and expect it to happen.Example: The rain hasn’t stopped.James has still not arrived!The Cubs game has not ended yet.What other examples can you think of?!

Multiple Actions at Different TimesSometimes we like to multi-task and we

use the present perfect for this when the tasks are not yet complete.

Example:We have attacked the enemy 5 times with

force!Nathan has talked to several doctors about

his condition, but still has heart problems.

ConclusionSometime before now, but time is not

important.The students have had 3 tests in the last

week.The woman’s car has broken down a few

times this month.Think of other examples?

Use 2L Duration from Past Until NowWhen something started in the past until

now.Example: I have had the flue for 2 weeks.She has been studying English for 6

months.We have loved cartoons since we were

little.Other examples please?!

Where do you put the Adverb?You have only been to Europe once.Have you only been to Europe once?

Active and Passive VoicesMany Tourists have visited the monumentThe monument has been visited by many

tourists

To Be ContinuedAny questions on this presentation?