present perfect usage Archives

present perfect (4)

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 490 0 4

progressive (or ‘continuous’)formshave/has been + -ing I have been thinking about you.Have you been waiting long?I haven’t been studying very well recently.For double letters in words like sitting, stopping, see spelling 7: doubling...

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

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 516 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...

present perfect (6): present perfect or present?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 514 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 (5): simple or progressive?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 506 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 (2): perfect or past?

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 340 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...