Present Perfect Tense || TENSES

Summary

This educational video explains the present perfect tense in English, emphasizing its two main uses: discussing actions that began in the past and continue into the present, and sharing experiences that are connected to the present moment. The video highlights key rules, such as using 'have' or 'has' with the verb in its third form (verb 3), and provides clear examples in both English and Indonesian. It also clarifies the proper use of adverbs of time, distinguishing when to use present perfect versus past tense. Additionally, the video covers common mistakes and provides various examples to solidify understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to the present.
• 😀 An example of present perfect tense: 'I have been married for five amazing years.' This means the marriage started in the past and continues to the present.
• 😀 Present perfect tense also describes experiences connected to the present, like 'I have seen that movie before.'
• 😀 The structure for positive present perfect sentences is: Subject + have/has + verb in the third form (verb 3).
• 😀 In negative sentences, use 'never' or 'not' after have/has, followed by verb 3.
• 😀 Present perfect tense is not used with time expressions that specify a specific past time, like 'yesterday' or 'last week.'
• 😀 Appropriate time expressions for present perfect include 'since', 'for', 'before', and 'recently'.
• 😀 For questions in present perfect tense, start with 'have/has', followed by the subject and verb 3.
• 😀 'Have' is used with plural subjects and with singular subjects like 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'. 'Has' is used for singular third-person subjects (he, she, it).
• 😀 Present perfect tense is useful for talking about experiences, actions that started in the past and still affect the present, or events that happened at an unspecified time before now.

Q & A

What is the primary use of the present perfect tense in English?

The present perfect tense is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue into the present, or actions that have relevance to the present. For example, 'I have been married for five years.'

How does the present perfect tense differ from the simple past tense?

The present perfect tense emphasizes the connection between the past and the present, while the simple past tense refers to actions that occurred entirely in the past without a direct connection to the present.

What is the formula for a positive present perfect sentence?

The formula for a positive present perfect sentence is: Subject + have/has + verb (past participle). For example, 'I have seen that movie.'

What is the structure for a negative present perfect sentence?

For a negative present perfect sentence, you add 'not' after 'have' or 'has' or use 'never'. The structure is: Subject + have/has + not + verb (past participle). For example, 'I have never seen that movie.'

How do you form a question in the present perfect tense?

In the present perfect tense, a question is formed by placing 'have/has' at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the past participle of the verb. For example, 'Have you seen this movie?'

When do you use 'have' vs 'has' in the present perfect tense?

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

What adverbs or time expressions can be used with the present perfect tense?

Adverbs like 'ever,' 'never,' 'before,' and 'since' are often used with the present perfect tense. These adverbs refer to a time frame that extends from the past into the present, such as 'I have never been to Paris.'

Why can't we use specific time expressions like 'yesterday' with the present perfect tense?

The present perfect tense refers to actions that have a connection to the present, so it doesn't work with time expressions that point to a specific time in the past, like 'yesterday,' 'last week,' or 'when I was younger.' These are typically used with the simple past tense.

What is the difference between the present perfect and the simple present tense?

The simple present tense is used for actions that happen regularly or are general truths, while the present perfect tense connects past actions or experiences to the present. For example, 'I work every day' (simple present) vs. 'I have worked here for five years' (present perfect).

Can the present perfect tense be used to talk about past experiences?

Yes, the present perfect tense is often used to describe experiences or actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past but still have relevance to the present. For example, 'I have traveled to Japan before.'