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present perfect (5): simple or progressive?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 505 0 1

non-progressive verbsSome verbs are not used in progressive forms (see progressive 2: non-progressive verbs), even if the meaning is one for which a progressive form ismore suitable. Common examples are be, have and know.John’s been ill all week...

present perfect (3): perfect or past (advanced points)

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 515 0 2

causes and origins: Who gave you that?We normally use the present perfect when we are thinking about past events together with their present results (see present perfect 1: basic information.).I can’t come to your party because I’ve broken my...

active verb forms

Posted July 10, 2019 by SHRweB 470 0 1

1- future, present, and past; simple, progressive and perfect English verbs can refer to future, present or past time, and for each kind of time, there are three possibilities with most verbs: simple, progressive (be + -ing) and perfect (have +...

present perfect (6): present perfect or present?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 511 0 0

how long? present perfectWe use a present perfect to say how long a situation or action has continued up to now. Compare:It’s raining again.It’s been raining since Christmas, (NOT It’s raining since Christmas.)Are you learning English?How long...

present perfect (2): perfect or past?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 339 0 1

Thinking about the past and present together We use the present perfect if we are thinking about the past and present together. We do not use the present perfect if we are not thinking about the present. Compare: My sister has learnt French. (She...