PRESENT PERFECT STRUCTURE

SUBJECT + HAVE /HAS + VERB IN PAST PARTICIPLE + COMPLEMENT


1. Unspecified Time

To say that an action happened at an unspecified time before now. The exact time is not important.  We use expressions such as: ever, never, once, many times, several times, before, so far, already, yet, etc.

Example:

I have seen that movie twice.

2. Experience

To describe your experience.
 

Example:

• I have been to Brazil.

3. Change

To talk about change that has happened over a period of time.

Example:

• You have cut your hair, it looks nice.

4. Accomplishments 

To list the accomplishments of individuals and humanity.

Example:

• Doctors have done many scientific advances.

5. Incomplete Action 

To say that an action started in the past and continues in the present or may continue in the future.

Example:

• Jo has not finished her major yet.

6. Actions at Different Times

To suggest that a process is not complete and more actions are possible at different times.

Example:.

• I have had four job interviews so far this month.

 Adaptación de:http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/presentperfect.html  

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PRESENT PERFECT

Watch the following videos to learn how to use the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE.

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS EXERCISE

1. ______________________________

2. _________________________________

3. ____________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. _________________________________



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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

STRUCTURE

Affirmative: SUBJECT + AM / IS / ARE + VERB -ING + COMPLEMENT

Negative: SUBJECT + AM NOT / ISN'T + AREN'T + VERB -ING + COMPLEMENT

Interrogative: AM / IS / ARE + SUBJECT + VERB -ING + COMPLEMENT?

USES
Use the Present Continuous with to express the idea that something is happening now. 

• You are learning English now.

In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use this tense to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress.

• I am not reading any books right now.

The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly"

• She is always coming to class late.

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SIMPLE PAST: A STORY

Watch the following video to practice the narrative of events in simple past

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A story can be divided in three main chronological moments: beginning, middle and end

EXERCISE

After watching the video narrate the story by dividing it in three main moments, be brief and use your own words
Use the simple past tense for your narrative
You can use the following diagram if you want:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

SIMPLE PAST VERBS

Watch the video to practise the simple past tense of some verbs

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Watch the videos to practise the pronunciatipon of regular verbs
 

 

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We recommend the following link to check the irregular simple past tense verbs 

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/lists/irregular-verbs.html

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EXERCISES IN SIMPLE PAST

Put the verbs into the simple past:

1. Last year I (go) to England on holiday.
2. It (be) fantastic.
3. I (visit) lots of interesting places. I (be) with two friends of mine .
4. In the mornings we (walk) in the streets of London.
5. In the evenings we (go) to pubs.
6. The weather (be) strangely fine.
7. It (not / rain) a lot.
8. But we (see) some beautiful rainbows.
9. Where (spend / you) your last holiday?  

 Ejercicio tomado de:
 http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-simple-past.php

Complete the sentences, put the verb into the correct form, positive or negative. (simple past tense)


1. It was warm, so I off my coat. (take)

2. The film wasn't very good. I it very much. (enjoy)

3. I knew Sarah was very busy, so I her. (disturb)

4. I was very tired, so I to bed early. (go)

5. The bed was very uncomfortable. I very well. (sleep)

6. Sue wasn't hungry, so she anything. (eat)

7. We went to Kate's house but she at home. (be)

8. It was a funny situation but nobody (laugh)

9. The window was open and a bird into the room. (fly)

10. The hotel wasn't very expensive. It very much. (cost)

11. I was in a hurry, so I time to phone you. (have)

12. It was hard work carrying the bags. They very heavy. (be)

 Ejercicio tomado de:
 http://www.grammarbank.com/simple-past-tense-exercises.html

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