Quando usar o PRESENT PERFECT? Tudo que você precisa saber! | Tia do inglês

Summary

In this video, Marcela Miranda explains the present perfect tense in a clear and approachable way. She covers the structure, using 'have' or 'has' as auxiliary verbs, and explains how the main verb is used in its past participle form. The present perfect is used to describe actions that have just occurred, actions with an unknown time, or actions that started in the past and continue in the present. Marcela also offers practical tips, like using 'ever,' 'never,' and 'just' with the present perfect, helping learners confidently incorporate this tense into their English.

Takeaways

• 😀 The present perfect tense is formed using 'have' or 'has' as an auxiliary verb, combined with the past participle of the main verb.
• 😀 The verb 'have' is used for 'I', 'you', and 'they', while 'has' is used for 'he', 'she', and 'it'.
• 😀 The present perfect does not directly translate to 'have' in Portuguese. Instead, it often expresses actions that have occurred in the past, without specifying when.
• 😀 The past participle of regular verbs ends in 'ed', while irregular verbs have unique forms that need to be memorized.
• 😀 In questions, the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' is moved to the front of the sentence, e.g., 'Has he eaten at McDonald's?'
• 😀 To form negations, 'have' or 'has' is combined with 'not', e.g., 'I have not eaten.'
• 😀 The present perfect is used for actions that have just happened, actions whose exact timing is unknown, or actions that have been ongoing over time.
• 😀 Example 1: 'I have just washed the dishes' (action just completed).
• 😀 Example 2: 'I have had an accident' (action completed, but timing unspecified).
• 😀 Example 3: 'I have been a teacher for 28 years' (action ongoing over a period of time).
• 😀 The present perfect can be used with time-related expressions like 'ever' (e.g., 'Have you ever been to Japan?') and 'just' (e.g., 'I have just arrived').

Q & A

What is the structure of the Present Perfect tense in English?

The Present Perfect is formed using the auxiliary verb 'have' (for 'I', 'you', and 'they') or 'has' (for 'he', 'she', and 'it') followed by the past participle of the main verb.

How do you form a question in the Present Perfect tense?

To form a question in the Present Perfect, the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' comes before the subject. For example, 'Have you eaten?'

How do you form a negative sentence in the Present Perfect tense?

To form a negative sentence, add 'not' after the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has.' For example, 'I have not eaten.'

What is the difference between the Simple Past and Present Perfect?

The Present Perfect is used when the exact time of an action is not important or unknown, while the Simple Past refers to actions completed at a specific time in the past.

What are some common indicators of Present Perfect usage in English?

Common indicators include the use of words like 'just,' 'ever,' 'never,' and 'since,' as well as describing ongoing actions or events that happened at an unspecified time.

How do you use 'just' in the Present Perfect tense?

Use 'just' to indicate that an action was completed recently. For example, 'I have just finished my homework.'

When do you use 'ever' in the Present Perfect tense?

Use 'ever' in questions to ask about experiences at any point in life, such as 'Have you ever been to Japan?'

What does 'never' signify when used with the Present Perfect tense?

'Never' is used to express something that has not occurred at any point in the speaker's life, such as 'I have never eaten lobster.'

Can you give an example of Present Perfect used to describe ongoing actions?

Yes, an example would be 'I have been a teacher for 28 years,' indicating a continuous state or action over time.

What is the significance of the third column of irregular verbs in the Present Perfect tense?

The third column of irregular verbs represents the past participle form, which is necessary when constructing sentences in the Present Perfect tense.