How do you teach present perfect simple and continuous?
Introduce the present perfect continuous by asking students how long they’ve been studying in the current class on that day. Extend this to other activities. It’s a good idea to use a magazine with photos and ask questions about how long the person in the photo has been doing a particular activity.
What is difference between present perfect and perfect continuous?
The broad rule is that although both tenses relate to the fact that something is being referred to in the past, the present perfect refers to something that has finished, but the present perfect continuous refers to something that is continuing in the present.
How do you use present perfect and present perfect continuous?
We use the present perfect simple with action verbs to emphasise the completion of an event in the recent past. We use the present perfect continuous to talk about ongoing events or activities which started at a time in the past and are still continuing up until now.
How do you explain present perfect continuous tense?
The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present participle (root + -ing).
What is the difference between present simple and present perfect?
We have already learned that the simple present tense is used to talk about routines. The present perfect tense is used to talk about events that have just completed. Study the following sentences.
What are the examples of simple present tense?
Examples – Present Simple
- The sun sets in the west.
- We produce lasers for cosmetic surgery.
- They move into their new home next week.
- So, I go to Mr.
- Jones stops in mid-court and passes the ball to Schuster.
- I always study hard for exams.
- Do you usually speak to him like that?
- Ben goes to football practice every Tuesday.
What is simple continuous perfect and perfect continuous?
What do we use present perfect continuous for?
Why do we use present perfect continuous tense?
We use the Present Perfect Continuous tense to talk about action that started in the past and is continuing now. This is often used with for or since. I have been reading for 2 hours. Action started in past.
When do we use the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous?
We use both the present perfect simple (have or has + past participle) and the present perfect continuous (have or has + been + -ing form) to talk about past actions or states which are still connected to the present. Focusing on result or activity
What is the difference between Sentence 1 and 2 using present perfect?
The basic meaning is very similar, but sentence 2 using the present perfect emphasises the action (‘you being right’) happening over time and continuing until the present moment, while sentence 1 presents it as something that happened in the past. You’re right that both are grammatically possible. I hope that helps.
What is the difference between E for and D for present perfect?
D – The present perfect simple is used for a past action with present results. This usually includes the words just, already and yet. “Has is started snowing yet?” E – For is used with a time duration.
Is the verb form in sentence 2 in the present simple?
But the verb form in sentence 2 isn’t right – (doesn’t) become in the present simple doesn’t work. It should be in the present perfect (or past simple). I hope that helps. Hi Jonathan, thanks for your clear explanation.