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Confused about when to use "I've eaten" versus "I ate"? Our new lesson tackles the Present Perfect tense, your secret weapon for talking about experiences and unfinished actions. We'll also unravel the mysteries of "already" and "yet," those sneaky little words that can change the whole meaning of your sentence. Plus, we'll clear up the difference between the Present Perfect and the Past Simple – no more tense confusion! And to top it all off, we'll show you how to use "for" and "since" to talk about how long something has been happening. Get ready to level up your grammar game!
⬜ Present perfect; already and yet
⬜ Present perfect vs. simple past
⬜ For and since
Before we jump into the exciting world of the present perfect, "already" and "yet," and those tricky tense comparisons, let's take a quick detour for a big-picture view. Understanding tense and aspect is like having a map when exploring a new city. It shows you how verbs mark time and how actions unfold – past, present, or ongoing. With this foundation, you'll be able to navigate the specific details of the present perfect and its companions much more effectively with the RuiEnglish Method. So buckle up, because this short video will equip you with the tools to truly master these verb forms!
Present perfect; already and yet
The present perfect is formed with the verb have + the past participle.
Have you been to a jazz club?
Yes, I’ve been to several.
No, I haven’t been to one.
Has Carlos visited the theme parks?
Yes, he’s visited three of four.
No, he hasn’t visited any parks.
Have they eaten dinner yet?
Yes, they’ve already eaten.
No, they haven’t eaten yet.
Contractions
I've = I have
you've = you have
he's = he has
she's = she has
it's = it has
we've = we have
they've = they have
hasn't = has not
haven't = have not
🅰 How many times have you done these things in the past week?
Write your answers. Then compare with a partner.
1. cook dinner
2. wash the dishes
3. listen to music
4. do the laundry
5. go to a restaurant
6. clean the house
I've cooked dinner twice this week.
OR
I haven't cooked dinner this week.
🅱 Complete these conversations using the present perfect. Then practice with a partner.
1. A: _____ you _____ much exercise this week? (do)
B: Yes, I _____ already _____ to Pilates class four times. (be)
2. A: _____ you _____ any sports this month? (play)
B: No, I _____ the time. (not have)
3. A: How many movies _____ you _____ to this month? (be)
B: Actually, I _____ any yet. (not see)
4. A: _____ you _____ to any interesting parties recently? (be)
B: No, I _____ to any parties for quite a while. (not go)
5. A: _____ you _____ any food this week? (cook)
B: Yes, I _____ already _____ dinner twice. (make)
6. A: How many times _____ you _____ out to eat this week? (go)
B: I _____ at fast-food restaurants a couple of times. (eat)
Practice
Take turns asking the questions. Give your own information when answering
regular past participles
visit visited
like liked
stop stopped
try tried
irregular past participle
be been
do done
eat eaten
go gone
have had
hear heard
make maden
ride ridden
see seen
PLUS
▶ Use the present perfect for actions that happened some time in the past.
▶ Use yet in questions and negative statements.
Have you checked your email yet?
No, I haven't turned on my computer yet.
▶ Use already in affirmative statements.
I've already checked my email.
🅰 Complete the conversations with the present perfect of the verbs in parenthesis and short answers.
1. A: _____ Leslie _____ (call) you lately?
B: No, she _____ (not call) me, but I _____ (get) some emails from her.
2. A: _____ you and Jan _____ (have) lunch yet?
B: No, we _____. We're thinking of going to Tony's. _____ you _____ (try) it yet? Come with us.
A: Thanks. I _____ (not eat) there yet, but I _____ (hear) it's pretty good.
🅱Look at things Matt said. Put the adverb in the correct place in the second sentence.
1. I'm very hungry. I haven't eaten. (yet)
2. I don't need any groceries. I've gone shopping. (already)
3. What have you done? Have you been to the zoo? (yet)
4. I called my parents before dinner. I've talked to them. (already)
Already used in affirmative and interrogative
They have already left.
Have they already left?
Yet used in negative and interrogative
James has not phoned yet.
Has James phoned yet?
A Complete the following sentences with already or yet.
1. He hasn’t called us ……………….. .
2. They have ……………….. mailed the package.
3. Is it time for us to leave ……………….. ? No, not ……………….. .
4. John has ……………….. the tickets for the game.
5. We have ……………….. signed the contract.
6. We have ……………….. been to NY three times.
7. But you haven’t visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art ………………...
8. Has John gotten his new car ………………..?
9. Has the class begun ………………..? No, not ……………….. .
10. Have the police found the thief ………………..?
11. They haven’t even started to look for him ………………... .
12. The plane has ……………….. left the airport.
🅱Give a negative answer with yet to the following questions.
1. Has John left yet?
No, John hasn’t left yet.
2. Has the mail arrived yet?
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3. Have you finished your homework yet?
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4. Has Mr. Smith returned from lunch yet?
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5. Have you paid that bill yet?
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6. Has the class begun yet?
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7. Has George found a job yet?
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8. Has the boat sailed yet?
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9. Have you bought the tickets for the game yet?
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10. Have you ridden in John’s new car yet?
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C Give an affirmative answer with already to the following questions.
1. Has John left yet?
Yes, John has already left.
2. Has the mail arrived yet?
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3. Have you finished your homework yet?
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4. Has Mr. Smith returned from lunch yet?
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5. Have you paid that bill yet?
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6. Has the class begun yet?
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7. Has George found a job yet?
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8. Has the boat sailed yet?
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9. Have you bought the tickets for the game yet?
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10. Have you ridden in John’s new car yet?
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Present perfect vs. simple past
🅰Complete these conversations. Use the present perfect and simple past of the verbs given and short answers.
1. A: __ you ever __ in public? (sing)
B: Yes, I _____. I _____ at a friend's birthday party.
2. A: _____ you ever _____ something valuable? (lose)
B: No, I _____. But my brother _____ his cell phone on a trip once.
3. A: _____ you ever _____ a traffic ticket? (get)
B: Yes, I _____. Once I _____ a ticket and had to pay $50.
4. A: _____ you ever _____ a live concert? (see)
B: Yes, I _____. I _____ Elton John at the stadium last year.
5. A: _____ you ever _____ late for an important event? (be)
B: No, I _____. But my sister _____ two hours late for her wedding!
B Pair work Take turns asking the questions in part A. GIve your own information when answering.
PLUS
▶ No specific time is mentioned with the present perfect
I've been to a jazz club.
▶ Use the simple past to say when a past action happened.
I went to a jazz club last night.
Complete the conversation using present perfect or simple past of the verbs in parenthesis and short answers.
1. A: _____ you _____ (see) the game last night? I really _____ (enjoy) it.
B: Yes, I _____. It _____ (be) an amazing game. _____ you ever _____ (go) to a game?
2. A: _____ you ever _____ (be) to Franco's Restaurant?
B: Yes, I _____. My friend and I _____ (eat) there last weekend. How about you?
A: No, I _____. But I _____ (hear) it's very good.
B: Oh, yes - it's excellent!
For and since
C Complete these sentences with for or since. Then compare with a partner.
1. Maura was in Central America _____ a month last year.
2. I've been a college student _____ almost four years.
3. Hiroshi has been at work _____ 6:00 A.M.
4. I haven't gone to a party _____ a long time.
5. Sean lived in Bolivia _____ two years as a kid.
6. My parents have been to Theo _____ six months.
8. Alex and Brianna have been best friends _____ high school.
D Pair work Ask and answer these questions.
How long have you had your current hairstyle?
How long have you known your best friend?
How long have you been awake today?
How long have you ...?
PLUS
▶ Use for + a period of time to describe how long a present condition has been true.
We've been in New York for two months. = We arrived two moths ago.
▶ Use since + a point in time to describe when a present condition started.
We've been here since August. = We've been here from August to now.
Chose the correct word.
1. I bought my car almost 10 years ago. I've had it for / since almost 10 years.
2. The Carters moved to Seattle six months ago. They've lived there for / since six months.
3. I've wanted to see that movie for / since a long time. It's been in theaters for / since March.
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