The Present PerfectHave/Has + Past Participle

X XTime ?

1.The present perfect expresses the idea that something happened

before now, at an unspecified time in the past

X XTime ?

1.The present perfect expresses the idea that something happened

before now, at an unspecified time in the past

1.The present perfect expresses the idea that something happened

before now, at an unspecified time in the past

They have moved into a new apartment.

1.The present perfect expresses the idea that something happened

before now, at an unspecified time in the past

They have moved into a new apartment.

Have you ever visited Mexico?

1.The present perfect expresses the idea that something happened

before now, at an unspecified time in the past

They have moved into a new apartment.

Have you ever visited Mexico?

I have never seen snow.

The adverbs ever, never, already,yet still, and just are frequently used

with the present perfect.

The adverbs ever, never, already,yet still, and just are frequently used

with the present perfect.

Jack hasn’t seen it yet.

The adverbs ever, never, already,yet still, and just are frequently used

with the present perfect.

Jack hasn’t seen it yet.

I have already seen that movie.

The adverbs ever, never, already,yet still, and just are frequently used

with the present perfect.

Jack hasn’t seen it yet.

I have already seen that movie.

Ann started writing a letter to her parents last week, but she still hasn’t finished it.

The adverbs ever, never, already,yet still, and just are frequently used

with the present perfect.

Jack hasn’t seen it yet.

I have already seen that movie.

Ann started writing a letter to her parents last week, but she still hasn’t finished it.

Alex feels bad. He has just heard some bad news.

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2. The present perfect also expresses the repetition of an

activity before now.The exact time of repetition is not important.

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2. The present perfect also expresses the repetition of an

activity before now.The exact time of repetition is not important.

2. The present perfect also expresses the repetition of an

activity before now.The exact time of repetition is not important.

We have had four tests so far this semester

2. The present perfect also expresses the repetition of an

activity before now.The exact time of repetition is not important.

We have had four tests so far this semester

I have written my wife a letter every other day for the last two weeks.

2. The present perfect also expresses the repetition of an

activity before now.The exact time of repetition is not important.

We have had four tests so far this semester

I have written my wife a letter every other day for the last two weeks.

I have met many people since I came here in june.

3.The present perfect also expresses a situation that began in the past

and continues to the present.

3.The present perfect also expresses a situation that began in the past

and continues to the present.

I have been here since seven o’clock.

3.The present perfect also expresses a situation that began in the past

and continues to the present.

I have been here since seven o’clock.

We have been here for two weeks.

3.The present perfect also expresses a situation that began in the past

and continues to the present.

I have been here since seven o’clock.

We have been here for two weeks.

I have had this same pair of shoes for two weeks.

3.The present perfect also expresses a situation that began in the past

and continues to the present.

I have been here since seven o’clock.

We have been here for two weeks.

I have had this same pair of shoes for two weeks.

I have liked cowboy movies ever since I was a child.

Difference between since and for

Since + a particular time (1984, 2 pm, etc.)

For + a duration of time (2 weeks, half an hour, etc.)

Present perfect vs.simple past

Present perfect vs.simple past

1. I (attend, not) ______________ any parties since I came here.

Present perfect vs.simple past

1. I (attend, not) ______________ any parties since I came here.

haven’t attended

Present perfect vs. simple past

Present perfect vs. simple past

2. Al (go) ___________ to a party at Sally’s apartment last Saturday night.

Present perfect vs. simple past

2. Al (go) ___________ to a party at Sally’s apartment last Saturday night.

went

Present perfect vs.simple past

Present perfect vs.simple past

3. Bill (arrive) ______________ here three days ago.

Present perfect vs.simple past

3. Bill (arrive) ______________ here three days ago.

arrived

Work in pairs and ask your partner the

following questions:1.How many tests have you taken since the first day of class?

2. How many emails have you gotten so far this week?

3. How many times have you flown in an air- plane?

The long and winding road

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

I’ve seen

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

I’ve seen

has left

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

I’ve seen

has leftI’ve been

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

I’ve seen

has leftI’ve been I’ve cried

The long and winding road (answers)

• The long and winding road that leads to your door,• Will never disappear,• ______________ that road before It always leads me here,• Leads me to your door.

• The wild and windy night that the rain washed away,• __________a pool of tears crying for the day.• Why leave me standing here, let me know the way• Many times ___________ alone and many times _________• Anyway you'll never know the many ways__________, but• Still they lead me back to the long and winding road• You left me standing here a long, long time ago• Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door• Da, da, da, da--

I’ve seen

has leftI’ve been I’ve cried

I’ve tried