Remember that the present perfect always has some sort of connection with the present, whereas the past simple happens at a specific time in the past. Present perfect simple or continuous for pre intermediate students. We can use either the present perfect simple or continuous for situations that started in the past and still continue. In many cases, both forms are correct, but there is often a difference in meaning. The present perfect simple tense is used with finished actions, while the present perfect progressive tense is used with unfinished actions. Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous. Esl textbooks, grammar, touchstone 3 by larry pitts. Present perfect continuous past perfect continuous. Present perfect and present perfect progressive exercises. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous. Available on amazon paperback kindle or gumroad pdf word ebook. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous exercise 3. Past simple present perfect simple continuous past simple and present perfect. The specific words since and for are used in sentence to show the time of action.
Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets in the present perfect simple or continuous. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous. English grammar today uma referencia a gramatica e uso do ingles escrito e falado cambridge dictionary. Complete the sentences using the present perfect simple. May 14, 2018 present perfect and present perfect continuous differences in usage. Present perfect continuous and simple assets cambridge. Microsoft word present perfect simple or present perfect continuous 3. The word for is used to express the amount of time e. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. We normally use the present perfect continuous to emphasise that something is still continuing in the present. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous worksheet 1.
Simple present or present perfect progressive english tense. We use the present perfect continuous tense to describe an action that began in the past progress and may also continue in the future. Do your students need help with understanding the difference between present perfect continuous and present perfect simple direct them to unit 18 of oxford practice grammar basic. Do your students need help with present perfect simple direct them to units 15 of oxford practice grammar basic. The present perfect continuous uses two auxiliary verbs together with a main verb in this lesson we look at the structure and use of the present perfect continuous tense, as well as the use of for and since, followed by a quiz to check your understanding. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous worksheet 1 choose present perfect simple or present perfect continuous 1. Here is the latest news about your friends and family. Fill in the correct form of the present perfect tense. We use the present perfect tense to talk about things where there is a connection between the past and the present. Present perfect progressive continuous affirmative and negative. A ws that introduces the tense to an intermediate group. Ss have to complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets present perfect present perfect continuous and for or s.
The simple present is used for general statements and actions that take place regularly in the present. Present perfect continuous past perfect continuous answers a 1. Examples of present perfect continuous tense learn english. Microsoft word present perfect simple or present perfect continuous 2. See also explanations on present perfect simple and present perfect progressive. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous tense. But we must use the present perfect simple with stative verbs, and we normally use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs although the present perfect simple is also possible. In some cases, the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous are the same. Present simple present continuous past simple grammar guide and exercises to practice the use of present simple, present continuous and past simple. Present perfect progressive pdf present perfect present perfect continuous pdf exercises present perfect continuous and pres. Verwendung des present perfect progressive present perfect continuous 1. Reported speech exercise present perfect continuous tense. Direct and indirect speech exercise present perfect continuous tense solved with answers pdf. Pdf exercises worksheets with answers on the present perfect simple and continuous.
Both tenses are used to express that an action began in the past and is still going on or has just finished. The present perfect continuous can be used to emphasise the length of time that has passed. Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous test. Descargatelo en formato pdf poniendo tu correo electronico. The present perfect continuous also called present perfect progressive is a verb tense which is used to show that an action started in the past and has continued up to the present moment. The present perfect progressive is used to express the duration of an action that started in the.
Present perfect simple vs present perfect progressive. Present perfect simple or continuous interactive worksheet. He said, i have worked very hard he said that i have worked very hard. Present perfect simple and progressive tense pdf grammar. Present perfect continuous tense grammar englishclub. To say how many times to talk about a recent action which might not be finished to talk about life experience when the result is more important to explain the side effects of an activity, e. Microsoft word present simple or present continuous 1.
Microsoft word present perfect simple or present perfect continuous 1. The word since is used if the exact starting time e. English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Present perfect vs presente perfect continuous complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. The present perfect simple usually focuses on the result of the activity in some way, and the present perfect continuous usually focuses on the activity itself in some way.
Decide if you need to use the present perfect simple or the progressive. But we must use the present perfect simple with nonaction verbs stative verbs, and we normally use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs although the present perfect simple is also possible. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Present perfect simple havehas done present perfect continuous havehas been doing 2. Past simple present perfect simple continuousenglish. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous exercise 2. Feb 11, 2016 the first thing to know when looking at the difference between the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous is that it can be quite complex and it can be flexible. We can use the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous to talk about situations that started in the past and still continue. With verbs not normally used in the continuous form, use the simple present perfect instead verbs such as. The past simple is used to talk about completed actions at a particular point in the past, often with dates or times and words like yesterday, last and ago.
We use the present perfect simple mainly to express that an action is. The present perfect continuous usually emphasizes duration, or the amount of time that an action has been taking place. Present perfect simple or continuous exercise at autoenglish. I have been cleaning have cleaned all day and i still have work to do. Im glad to share it with colleagues who find it useful. Present perfect and present perfect continuous 7 e s l. Ive been meaning to phone jane, but i keep forgetting.
Present perfect simple vs continuous the difference between. The present perfect continuous is formed with havehas been and the ing form of the verb. The present perfect simple suggests completion while the continuous suggests something is unfinished. My chinese teacher has given use present perfect, anyway. She said, i loved my sons more than all she said that i loved my sons more. The simple present tense and the present perfect progressive tense, also present perfect continuous, are both used to talk about the present. Esl conversation questions present perfect continuous. Present perfect simple 1 when the result of the action is important ive written a play present perfect continuous 2 to describe how somebody or something has been occupying hisher or its time i have been writing a play 3 for repeated actions and actions of a continuous nature. Get all of our questions, plus many more, in an easy to access format. Have you finished have you been finishing eating your sandwich yet. M of action is known or intended to be reflected in the sentence. However, we often use the present perfect progressive to emphasize the action, and the present perfect simple to emphasize the result.
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