Analyze the examples:
•I have had a cold for two weeks.
•She has been in France for six months.
•Mary has loved chocolate since she was a little girl.
Although the above use of the Present Perfect is normally limited to Non-Continuous Verbs and non-continuous uses of Mixed Verbs, the words «live», «work», «teach», and «study» are sometimes used in this way even though they are NOT Non-Continuous Verbs.
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Analyze the examples:
•You have only seen that movie one time.
•Have you only seen that movie one time?
1.Read and translate the following sentences. Explain the use of the Present Perfect.
1.My watch has stopped. What’s the time by yours?
2.We’ve known each other for 30 years.
3.The kitchen is in a mess because no one has done the washing-up.
4.Miss Lazy has hardly done any work this week.
5.She’s always wanted to go to Australia, but she’s never had time.
6.The country has made enormous progress this year. The Prime Minister has introduced so many changes.
7.You’ll find it hard to deal with him: I’ve met such people before.
8.You are my mother. I love you very much, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me.
9.Wait, you haven't read the details.
10.You have become very dear to me, and in such a short time. I've fallen in love with you.
11.Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever climbed a mountain? Have you ever painted pictures yourself?
12.I can’t finish the work. My computer has crashed.
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2.Read and translate the following sentences. Comment on the use of tenses in them.
1.This is the first time she’s gone scuba diving.
2.«People haven't changed much over the centuries», he remarked.
3.We've run out of sugar. Ask Mrs. Helpful to lend us some.
4.We have had some successes in tennis lately.
5.Why are you in a hurry? – We’re late. The movie has already started.
6.This is the first time I’ve seen a famous band.
7.Oh, dear! I’ve spilt my coffee.
8.I’ve written three really long essays this term.
9.It’s been a bit heavy in the last few days.
3.a) Reproduce the following Jazz Chant. Comment on the use of tenses.
Have you ever seen the beaches of Mexico?
Have you ever walked the streets of San Juan?
Have you ever been to Haiti?
Have you ever been to Spain?
Have you ever walked barefoot in a heavy rain?
Have you ever been in trouble?
Have you ever been in pain?
Have you ever been in love?
Would you do it all again?
Well, I’ve never seen the beaches of Mexico.
I’ve never walked the streets of San Juan.
I’ve never been to Haiti.
I’ve never been to Spain.
I’ve never walked barefoot in a heavy rain.
But I’ve sure been in trouble.
I’ve sure been in love,
I’d do it all again.
b) Try to find four things that you have done and your peer hasn’t done. Ask him (her) questions: Have you ever been on TV? Have you
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ever written a story? Have you ever seen someone commit a crime? Have you ever read a book about a famous artist? Have you ever done something embarrassing in public? etc.
c)Make a list of …
•five things you haven’t done yet, but you want to do.
•two things you have done this week that you feel very excited
about.
•three things you have already done to improve your English.
•three countries you have already visited.
•two exotic dishes you have already (never) tried.
4. Complete the sentences. Use the Present Perfect in the correct form. Explain its usage.
1.I _________ my new address to many people. (not / give)
2.Is it raining at the moment? – No, it ____________ (just / stop).
3.I can't find my keys. _____________ (you / see) them?
4.Where's your dictionary? – I don't know, it _______ (disappear).
5.Let's go and see 'The Great Gatsby' at the Cannon Cinema. – I ________(already / see) it.
6.Your hair ________ a lot! (grow)
7.Steve _____ a marketing consultant since he left college. (be).
8.Are Steve and Martha at home? - No, they _________ . (go out)
9.John looks thinner. ________________ (he / lose) weight?
10.Is Jess enjoying her new job? – I don't know. I ___________
(not / hear) from her.
11. Why doesn't this tape recorder work? – I think you _____________ (break) it.
12.How many times _______ (you / take) your driving test? – Twice. My third one is next week.
13.This music is new to me. I'm sure I ____________ (not / hear) it
before.
14.Lisa ______ (not / call). I don’t know if she’s coming with us.
15. Don’t |
be afraid! I ________ (do) it many times. Noth- |
ing ________ |
(ever / happen) to me. |
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5. Complete the sentences with already (I've already ... / She's already ...) or yet (He hasn't ... yet/ They haven't ... yet.)
1.A: Let's go to the new exhibition at the Modern Art Museum.
B:It's not very good, I_________________ . (see)
2.A: Don't forget to tell Lisa the good news.
B:I __________________ and she was very happy. (tell)
3.A: What does John say in his letter?
B:I don't know. I _________________ I've been too busy. (read)
4.A: I enjoyed reading that new novel by Nick Hornby. Is it his first book?
B:No, he _________________ four novels, but I think this one is his best. (write)
5.A: When are James and Kate going to sell their house?
B:They ______________________ . They're moving to London next week. (sell)
6.A: The radio isn’t working.
B:___________________ you / break / it again?
6. Answer the questions giving additional information.
e.g.: Do you like maths? (always, good at) – Yes, I have always been good at it.
1.Do you know Esperanto? (study, never)
2.Do you spend much time with your family? (be busy, this year)
3.Do you travel a lot? (be to France, a few times)
4.Do you often meet with your school friends? (to have a reunion, recently)
5.Would you like a cup of coffee? (have one, just)
6.Do you like animals? (keep, never / always)
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7. Complete the sentences using ‘just, already, yet’.
– Would you like something to eat? |
– No thanks. I __________ |
– Do you know where Julia is? |
– Yes, __________ |
– What time is Paul leaving? |
– But he __________ |
– What’s in the newspaper today? |
– I don’t know. I _______ |
– Is Ann coming to the cinema with us? |
– No, she __________ |
– What does Tom think of your plan? |
– I wonder. I ________ |
– I want to lose three more kilos. |
– But you ___________ |
8. Present Perfect + «such a …». Respond to the statements below using the structure: «No wonder!» (It’s strange!) He (she, it) is such a + Adjective + Noun!
e.g. I haven’t finished the book. – No wonder. It is such a long book! I have quarreled with him. – It’s strange. He is such an easy-going
person.
Make use of the following adjectives: dangerous, interesting, exciting, selfish, unhappy, unlucky, (in)experienced, (in)competent, intellectual, dull, beautiful, old-fashioned, etc.
1.I have given up the job. – …
2.I’ve decided to buy the coat after all. – …
3.She’s refused to join the expedition. – …
4.He has failed the experiment. – …
5.She has decided to become a teacher.
9.a). You work for a travel agency. A customer, Jack, is interested in one of your walking holidays in the tropical rain forests of South
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