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Present Perfect Grammar Guide

The document summarizes the rules for using the present perfect tense in English. It states that the present perfect is used: a) For activities that occurred or were repeated at some unspecified time in the past. b) For activities that began in the past and continue in the present, often using time expressions like "for" or "since". c) It should never be used with time clauses containing words like "when", "before", "after", or "as soon as".

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Present Perfect Grammar Guide

The document summarizes the rules for using the present perfect tense in English. It states that the present perfect is used: a) For activities that occurred or were repeated at some unspecified time in the past. b) For activities that began in the past and continue in the present, often using time expressions like "for" or "since". c) It should never be used with time clauses containing words like "when", "before", "after", or "as soon as".

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Present Perfect is used to express

a. activities that occurred or were repeated several times at some unspecified time in
the past or
b. activities (with for or since) that began in the past and continue in the present.
c. NEVER use present perfect with sentences containing time clauses with when, before,
after, or as soon as.

In the following sentences write either the Some of the following sentences are incorrect.
simple past or the present perfect of the verb Change the verbs of those sentences that are
in parentheses. wrong. Change only the underlined verbs.
Write your answers above the verbs you are
1. I (VISIT) visited Chicago many times. correcting.
2.John (GO) went o Chicago three days ago.
3.When I (SEE) saw Joe, he didn’t feel very 1. Susan has studied French for five years.
well. 2. I am living in Miami for a long time.
4.We (BUY) beught this car last year, and we 3. Terry lived here for a long time now.
(DRIVE) driven 15,000 miles since then. 4. Myra has studied five chapters so far.
5.My former teacher was Ms. Smith. I 5. He has been here for five minutes, but he
(STUDY) studied with her for one year. left.
6.My current teacher is Mr. Cook. I (STUDY) 6. Have you gone to Paris when you were in
studied with him since last semester. Europe?
7.I (TRY) tried that restaurant again and 7. It has been very humid lately.
again, but I still think the food is terrible. 8. I continued practicing until I have
8.As soon as the bell (RING) rang , I (JUMP) understood the lesson.
jumped up and (RUN) out of the room. 9. I am thinking about you many times.
9.Tom (SPEAK, NOT) not specked to me since 10. She has read that book on her last
he (ARRIVE) arrived. vacation.
10.After the class (BE) been over, we 11. Ralph has practically disappeared since he
(HAVE) had something to eat. has met his new girl friend.
11.Before Judy (COME) cam to the United 12. Maria fell while she was crossing the
States, she (TEACH) teached in a high school street.
in France. 13. Frances wasn’t in her office since last
12.Tanya (LEAVE) leaved Miami last week, and week.
2. I have in Miami for a long time
she (BE) been in Tampa since then.
3. Terry has lived here for a long time new
9. I have thought about you many times
12.Maria has fallen while she was crossing the
street
13.Frances haven’t in her office since last week.

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