REPHRASING PRESENT PERFECT

Rewrite these sentences using the Present Perfect.

1. She started to teach here 13 years ago. (for)

2. We last visited Rome 3 years ago. (for).

3. It’s the first time Peter has heard classical music. (Never)

4. When did you meet  Antonio? (How long)

5. John bought this car in 2015 (since)

6. This is our second time in Las Vegas (already)

7. The plane landed five minutes ago. (just)

8. Mary is still having dinner (yet)

PRESENT SMPLE, CONTINUOUS & PERFECT

1 Complete the text with the correct form of the Present Simple, the Present Continuous or the Present Perfect.

My friend Mike 1___________________ in Skopje but each winter he 2 ___________________to Spain.  He 3 ________________ several Spanish language courses since he started going there and now he 4 ____________________ Spanish quite well. While he is in Spain, he 5 __________________ mountain climbing and he 6 ____________________ all the important mountains at least once. Unfortunately, he broke his leg last month so at the moment he 7 _____________________ and 8 _____________________ a lot of television. Usually he 9 ____________________ much television, but since his accident he 10 ___________________ at least two films every day.

PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE

--> Complete the sentences using the Past Simple or the Present Perfect.
1.- They _________ (write) their exams yesterday.
2.- They _________ (start) building their new house 18 months ago. 
3.- I ________ (meet) the company manager two weeks ago.
4.- I ________ (be born) in 1964.
5.- That was the best concert I _____ ever _______ (see).
6.- I __________ (not eat) anything since breakfast.
7.- I _________ (study) English for 10 years.
8.- You ___________ (change) your address recently.
9.- When I was 15 I _________ (go) to Dublin.
10.- My students _________ (raise) a lot of money for charity.
11.-  We _________ (not go) to the cinema last night.
12.-  My uncle ________ (arrive) in Lisbon last night but he _________ (not call)
13.-  We _________ (not see) Pedro Almodovar’s new film yet.
14.-  _________ (you go) abroad this year?
15.-  The shop is probably closed because they _______ (go) for lunch. 
16.-  When I ______ (be) at school I ______ (not like) Maths.
17.-  What’s the matter with your brother? He ________ (lose) his mobile. 
18.-  Mark Spitz ________(win) seven Olympic gold medals in 1972.
19.-  Why are you crying? Because I _______ (cut) my finger.
20.-  When Mary was young she _______ (love) skiing. 
--> Translate the following sentences.
1.- La profesora todavía no ha corregido todos los exámenes.
2.- Mi hermano tiene ese coche desde el mes pasado.
3.- Mis padres acaban de comprar unos libros.
4.- ¿Desde cuándo estudias Inglés? Estudio inglés desde hace unos meses.

PAST SIMPLE vs PRESENT PERFECT QUESTIONNAIRE

Complete this questionnaire about Past Simple and Present Perfect.

PRESENT PERFECT vs PAST SIMPLE

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PAST SIMPLE AND PRESENT PERFECT

PAST SIMPLE TIME EXPRESSIONS

PRESENT PERFECT TIME EXPRESSIONS

PRESENT PERFECT + EVER, NEVER, JUST, ALREADY, YET, SINCE, FOR

We often use EVER, NEVER, JUST, ALREADY, YET, SINCE and FOR with the present perfect tense.

We use EVER in interrogative sentences to express " at any time":
Examples:    
Have you ever been to the United States?
Have you ever traveled by train?
Have you ever failed a class?


We use NEVER in affirmative sentences (but the meaning is negative) to express "at no time".
Examples:
I have never cheated in an exam.
My son has never been to Moscow.
My brother has never travelled to London.

We use JUST to express a recently completed action.
Examples:
The cat has just caught a bird.
The guests have just arrived.
I have just finished my homework.


We use ALREADY to express that something has happened sooner than expected.
Examples:
Don't forget to bring your book! Oh, I have already brought it.
The boys are going to pack, aren't they? No. They have already packed.
Is Adam going to buy a new car? No, he isn't. He has already bought it.


We use YET in interrogative and negative sentences and it suggests a time later than expected.
Examples:
Have you done your homework? No, I haven't done it yet
Has your father seen your report? No, he hasn't seen it yet
Have the visitors arrived? No, they haven't arrived yet.

We use SINCE to express a point in the time.
Examples:
She has lived here since 1980.
Alice has been married since March 2nd.
They have been at the hotel since last Tuesday.

We use FOR to express a period of time.
Examples:
I have worked here for five years.
We have taught at this school for a long time.
They have been at the hotel for a week

Now do this exercise.

Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect of the verbs in brackets and with the correct word (ALREADY, EVER, NEVER, JUST, YET, FOR, SINCE).;

1. We can't eat chips again. We _____________ (have) them three times this week.

2. Better: _________________ (you/clean) the bathroom _________?

    Billy: Yes, I _____________________ (do) it. I did it two hours ago.

3. _______________________ (your sister/ see) the new film _________?

4. Tim _________________ (be) a teacher _______ 1996.

5. Jim is ok. I _____________ (see) him in the street.

6. Your family _____________ (live) in Bogota _______ ten years.

7.  We are going to a concert on Friday but we ______________ (not buy) the tickets ________.

8. They ______________ (fly) in a helicopter. This is the first time.

9. ____________________ (meet) a famous person?

1. Complete the sentences using the correct PRESENT PERFECT form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I ...................... (not/work) today.
2. We .................... (buy) a new lamp.
3. We .................... (not/plan) our holiday yet.
4. Where ......................... (you/be)?
5. He ..................... (write) five letters.
6. She ..................... (not/ see) him for a long time.
7. ........................... (your friend/finish) school?
8. ............................ (you/ speak) to your boss?
9. People.................... (not/understand) the joke.
10. There ....................... (be) many earthquakes in California.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct PRESENT PERFECT form of the verbs in brackets and EVER or NEVER.

1. ..................... (you/eat) lobster?
2. I ........................... (be) to France.
3. That's the smallest car I ........................ (drive).
4. She ..................... (visit) a foreign country.
5. This is one of the best films we .................... (see).
6. .............................. (he/meet) a famous person?
7. .............................. (your sister/have) a second-hand car?
8. I .......................... (read) a book like this one.
9. This is the first time she ............................ (sleep) without her parents.
10. This is the worst wine they ........................ (drink).

PAST SIMPLE vs PRESENT PERFECT

Watch the following presentation and video about the difference between Past Simple and Present Perfect. 

Simple past vs. present perfect tense de Patricia Mellino

Now complete the following questionnaire about these two verb tenses. 

ALREADY, JUST, EVER, NEVER, YET.

Fill in the blanks using ever, never, just, already and yet.

1. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  been in America?

2. Do you hear the noise? The train has       ever   never   just   already   yet  arrived.

3. No. Your cousin hasn't come to the party       ever   never   just   already   yet .

4. Can you open the door? Oh, it is       ever   never   just   already   yet  open.

5. Your daughter has       ever   never   just   already   yet  returned home. You don't have to 

worry anymore.

6. Haven't you finished your food       ever   never   just   already   yet ? No, I am still eating mom.

7. I am a very lucky person. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  had nightmares.

8. Are you going to meet me at the shop? Yes, I am       ever   never   just   already   yet  there.

9. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  been to Rome. This is my first time here.

10. Would you like to have dinner with us? No thanks, I have       ever   never   just   already   yet 
had dinner.

11. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  seen a better film?

LET'S REVISE THE USE OF EVER, NEVER, ALREADY, YET, SINCE AND FOR.

We often use EVER, NEVER, JUST, ALREADY, YET, SINCE and FOR with the present perfect tense.

We use EVER in interrogative sentences to express " at any time":
Examples:    
Have you ever been to the United States?
Have you ever traveled by train?
Have you ever failed a class?


We use NEVER in affirmative sentences (but the meaning is negative) to express "at no time".
Examples:
I have never cheated in an exam.
My son has never been to Moscow.
My brother has never travelled to London.

We use JUST to express a recently completed action.
Examples:
The cat has just caught a bird.
The guests have just arrived.
I have just finished my homework.


We use ALREADY to express that something has happened sooner than expected.
Examples:
Don't forget to bring your book! Oh, I have already brought it.
The boys are going to pack, aren't they? No. They have already packed.
Is Adam going to buy a new car? No, he isn't. He has already bought it.


We use YET in interrogative and negative sentences and it suggests a time later than expected.
Examples:
Have you done your homework? No, I haven't done it yet
Has your father seen your report? No, he hasn't seen it yet
Have the visitors arrived? No, they haven't arrived yet.

We use SINCE to express a point in the time.
Examples:
She has lived here since 1980.
Alice has been married since March 2nd.
They have been at the hotel since last Tuesday.

We use FOR to express a period of time.
Examples:
I have worked here for five years.
We have taught at this school for a long time.
They have been at the hotel for a week

Now do this exercise.

Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect of the verbs in brackets and with the correct word (ALREADY, EVER, NEVER, JUST, YET, FOR, SINCE).;

1. We can't eat chips again. We _____________ (have) them three times this week.

2. Better: _________________ (you/clean) the bathroom _________?

    Billy: Yes, I _____________________ (do) it. I did it two hours ago.

3. _______________________ (your sister/ see) the new film _________?

4. Tim _________________ (be) a teacher _______ 1996.

5. Jim is ok. I _____________ (see) him in the street.

6. Your family _____________ (live) in Bogota _______ ten years.

7.  We are going to a concert on Friday but we ______________ (not buy) the tickets ________.

8. They ______________ (fly) in a helicopter. This is the first time.

9. ____________________ (meet) a famous person?

10. My husband ________________ (come) back __________.

11. My sister ______________ (be) to London. She stayed for two weeks.

12. I ________________ (meet) my friends ____________ I started my new job.

13. My mum ________________ (make) a cake so it is still very hot.

14. I _________________ (wait) for you ___________ a long time! You are always late!

PRESENT PERFECT

LET'S REVISE THE USE OF EVER, NEVER, ALREADY, YET, SINCE AND FOR.

We often use EVER, NEVER, JUST, ALREADY, YET, SINCE and FOR with the present perfect tense.

 We use EVER in interrogative sentences to express " at any time":
Examples:    
Have you ever been to the United States?
Have you ever traveled by train?
Have you ever failed a class?


We use NEVER in affirmative sentences (but the meaning is negative) to express "at no time".
Examples:
I have never cheated in an exam.
My son has never been to Moscow.
My brother has never travelled to London.


We use JUST to express a recently completed action.
Examples:
The cat has just caught a bird.
The guests have just arrived.
I have just finished my homework.


We use ALREADY to express that something has happened sooner than expected.
Examples:
Don't forget to bring your book! Oh, I have already brought it.
The boys are going to pack, aren't they? No. They have already packed.
Is Adam going to buy a new car? No, he isn't. He has already bought it.


We use YET in interrogative and negative sentences and it suggests a time later than expected.
Examples:
Have you done your homework? No, I haven't done it yet
Has your father seen your report? No, he hasn't seen it yet
Have the visitors arrived? No, they haven't arrived yet.

We use SINCE to express a point in the time.
Examples:
She has lived here since 1980.
Alice has been married since March 2nd.
They have been at the hotel since last Tuesday.

We use FOR to express a period of time.
Examples:
I have worked here for five years.
We have taught at this school for a long time.
They have been at the hotel for a week.
Now do this exercise.

Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect of the verbs in brackets and with the correct word (ALREADY, EVER, NEVER, JUST, YET, FOR, SINCE).

1. We can't eat chips again. We _____________ (have) them three times this week.

2. Better: _________________ (you/clean) the bathroom _________?

    Billy: Yes, I _____________________ (do) it. I did it two hours ago.

3. _______________________ (your sister/ see) the new film _________?

4. Tim _________________ (be) a teacher _______ 1996.

5. Jim is ok. I _____________ (see) him in the street.

6. Your family _____________ (live) in Bogota _______ ten years.

7.  We are going to a concert on Friday but we ______________ (not buy) the tickets ________.

8. They ______________ (fly) in a helicopter. This is the first time.

9. ____________________ (meet) a famous person?

10. My husband ________________ (come) back __________.

11. My sister ______________ (be) to London. She stayed for two weeks.

12. I ________________ (meet) my friends ____________ I started my new job.

13. My mum ________________ (make) a cake so it is still very hot.

14. I _________________ (wait) for you ___________ a long time! You are always late!

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS- PRESENT PERFECT

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ALREADY, JUST, EVER, NEVER, YET.

Fill in the blanks using ever, never, just, already and yet.

1. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  been in America?

2. Do you hear the noise? The train has       ever   never   just   already   yet  arrived.

3. No. Your cousin hasn't come to the party       ever   never   just   already   yet .

4. Can you open the door? Oh, it is       ever   never   just   already   yet  open.

5. Your daughter has       ever   never   just   already   yet  returned home. You don't have to 

worry anymore.

6. Haven't you finished your food       ever   never   just   already   yet ? No, I am still eating mom.

7. I am a very lucky person. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  had nightmares.

8. Are you going to meet me at the shop? Yes, I am       ever   never   just   already   yet  there.

9. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  been to Rome. This is my first time here.

10. Would you like to have dinner with us? No thanks, I have       ever   never   just   already   yet 
had dinner.

11. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  seen a better film?

FOR OR SINCE

Complete the sentences with the Present perfect of the verbs in brackets and FOR or SINCE.

1. She ............................... (be) a doctor ___________ 1998.
2. Nobody ........................... (see) her ___________ then.
3. They ...................... (be) ill ___________ last week.
4. Peter went to the library. He ...................... (study) there ___________ a long time.
5. It ...................... (be) very foggy ___________ this morning.
6. I ......................... (work) with you ___________ nine years.
7.  He ................... (be) in prison ___________ two years.
8. She ....................... (work) in that office ___________ a month.
9. He ............................. (not eat) anything ___________ twenty-four hours.
10.  He ...............................(not eat) anything ___________ yesterday.
11. They.......................... (not speak) to us ___________ we were at school.
12. I ............................... (not talk) to her ___________ my birthday.
13.She.............................. (be) ill ___________ years.
14. I .............................. (have) a los of patience with you ___________ several years.