SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE - CARA MUDAH BILANG SUDAH/BELUM

Summary

This lesson covers the simple present perfect tense, focusing on its structure, usage, and key characteristics. The tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or actions completed at an unspecified time before now. The instructor explains how to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using 'have' and 'has,' with examples. Time expressions like 'already,' 'just,' 'ever,' 'never,' 'since,' and 'for' are introduced to help clarify usage. The lesson is designed to provide a clear understanding of this essential grammatical tense for learners.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Simple Present Perfect Tense is used to describe actions or situations that started in the past and continue to the present.
• 😀 The structure for a positive sentence is: Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Example: 'He has eaten lunch.'
• 😀 For negative sentences, the structure is: Subject + has/have + not + past participle. Example: 'They have not finished their homework.'
• 😀 In interrogative sentences, the structure is: Has/Have + subject + past participle? Example: 'Have you seen that movie?'
• 😀 Common signal words include 'already', 'just', 'never', and 'ever' to express time or experience. Example: 'She has just arrived.'
• 😀 'For' is used for durations of time, e.g., 'I have lived here for 5 years.'
• 😀 'Since' is used for specific starting points in time, e.g., 'He has worked here since 2010.'
• 😀 Regular verbs form the past participle the same as the simple past (e.g., 'finish' → 'finished').
• 😀 Irregular verbs have unique past participles (e.g., 'go' → 'gone').
• 😀 The present perfect tense helps express experiences and actions relevant to the present, especially when referring to the completion or continuation of actions.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

The Simple Present Perfect Tense is used to describe actions or situations that began in the past and continue into the present, or to indicate that an action has relevance to the current moment.

How is the Simple Present Perfect Tense formed?

The Simple Present Perfect Tense is formed using the auxiliary verbs 'have' or 'has' (depending on the subject) followed by the past participle (V3) of the main verb. For example: 'She has finished' or 'They have gone.'

When do you use 'have' and 'has' in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

'Have' is used with the subjects 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' 'they,' and plural nouns. 'Has' is used with singular subjects, such as 'he,' 'she,' or singular nouns.

What is the role of the past participle (V3) in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

The past participle (V3) is used to indicate the action that has been completed or the state that has been achieved. For regular verbs, the past participle typically looks like the simple past form (e.g., 'finished'), while irregular verbs have unique past participles (e.g., 'gone').

Can you provide examples of regular and irregular verbs in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

Yes. For regular verbs, the past participle is usually the same as the past tense, e.g., 'finish' → 'finished'. For irregular verbs, the past participle is different from the past tense, e.g., 'go' → 'gone' and 'eat' → 'eaten'.

What are common time expressions used with the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

Common time expressions include 'already,' 'just,' 'ever,' 'never,' 'since,' and 'for'. These expressions help specify the timing of the action or event.

What is the difference between 'for' and 'since' in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

'For' is used to indicate a duration of time (e.g., 'for 10 years'), while 'since' is used to indicate the starting point of an action (e.g., 'since 2005').

How would you transform a positive sentence into a negative sentence in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

To make a sentence negative, add 'not' after 'have' or 'has'. For example, 'I have finished my homework' becomes 'I have not finished my homework.'

What is the structure of an interrogative sentence in the Simple Present Perfect Tense?

In an interrogative sentence, 'have' or 'has' is placed at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and then the past participle. For example, 'Have you finished your homework?'

How can the Simple Present Perfect Tense be used to talk about life experiences?

The Simple Present Perfect Tense is often used to talk about life experiences, especially with expressions like 'ever' and 'never'. For example, 'Have you ever been to Paris?' or 'I have never eaten sushi.'