Affirmative Formula and Exercises Pg.6
Understanding Present Perfect Affirmative Statements
Formula for Present Perfect Affirmative Statements:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- I, you, we, they = Have
- He, she, it = Has
Examples:
- I have finished my homework.
- She has visited Paris.
- We have seen that movie before.
- He has completed the project.
Please try the following exercise:
Present Perfect with Time Expressions: Listen and Repeat:
Time Expressions Used with Present Perfect:
Never, already, just, recently, lately.
Examples:
FORMULA:
SUBJECT + HAVE / HAS + PAST PARTICIPLE VERB + COMPLEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS: Listen carefully to the sentences and notice where the time expressions (never, already, just, recently, lately) are placed within the present perfect structure. Repeat each sentence, paying close attention to the position of the time expression. Practice until you can confidently use these expressions in the correct place.
FOCUS: SENTENCE STRUCTURE USING TIME EXPRESSIONS
EXAMPLE:
- Sentence: I have already finished my homework. (listen)
- Sentence: I have already finished my homework. (repeat aloud)
NEVER:
| Order | Subject | Auxiliary | NEVER | Past Participle | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | have | NEVER | seen | such a beautiful sunset before |
| 2. | She | has | NEVER | traveled | outside the country. |
| 3. | They | have | NEVER | tried | sushi. |
| 4. | We | have | NEVER | met | him in person. |
| 5. | He | has | NEVER | read | that book. |
ALREADY:
| Order | Subject | Auxiliary | ALREADY | Past Participle | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | She | has | ALREADY | finished | her homework |
| 2. | They | have | ALREADY | left | the office |
| 3. | I | have | ALREADY | seen | this movie |
| 4. | We | have | ALREADY | decided | on our vacation destination |
| 5. | He | has | ALREADY | called | to confirm the reservation |
JUST:
| Order | Subject | Auxiliary | JUST | Past Participle | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | have | JUST | finished | my lunch |
| 2. | She | has | JUST | called | to say she’s on her way |
| 3. | They | have | JUST | announced | the winter |
| 4. | We | have | JUST | started | the meeting |
| 5. | He | has | JUST | completed | the project |
RECENTLY:
| Order | Subject | Auxiliary | RECENTLY | Past Participle | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | have | RECENTLY | started | learning Spanish |
| 2. | She | has | RECENTLY | moved | to a new apartment |
| 3. | They | have | RECENTLY | adopted | a puppy |
| 4. | We | have | RECENTLY | seen | a decrease in sales |
| 5. | He | has | RECENTLY | changed | his diet |
LATELY:
| Order | Subject | Auxiliary | Past Participle | Complement | LATELY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | have | felt | very tired | LATELY |
| 2. | She | has | worked | too hard | LATELY |
| 3. | They | have | traveled | a lot | LATELY |
| 4. | We | have | noticed | some unusual errors | LATELY |
| 5. | He | has | read | more than usual | LATELY |
Present Perfect Unscramble Challenge
Formula:
Subject + Have / Has + Past Participle Verb + Complement
Welcome to The Present Perfect Tense
Listen and Repeat 2
Instructions: Listen to the sentences being pronounced and repeat them, you have 4 seconds after each sentence.
(FOCUS FLUENCY)
EXAMPLE:
- Sentence: She has completed the assignment. (listen)
- Sentence: She has completed the assignment. (4 seconds to repeat)
START NOW:
| Orden | Subject | Auxiliary | Past Participle | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | have | finished | my homework |
| 2. | They | have | visited | Paris three times |
| 3. | She | has | read | that book before |
| 4. | We | have | lived | in this house for ten years |
| 5. | He | has | learned | how to play the guitar |
| 6. | The company | has | hired | a new employee |
| 7. | My sister | has | graduated | from college |
| 8. | The team | has | won | four games in a row |
| 9. | They | have | seen | that movie already |
| 10. | He | has | traveled | to five different countries |
| 11. | She | has | painted | the living room walls |
| 12. | I | have | written | five emails this morning |
| 13. | We | have | completed | the project on time |
| 14. | The restaurant | has | served | over 500 customers today |
| 15. | He | has | cooked | dinner for his family |
How Much Do You Know?
Answer the following questions:
What is the past participle of READ?
What is the past participle of GO?
What is the past participle of PLAY?
What is the past participle of EAT?
What is the past participle of DRINK?
Answers: Read (red) Gone Played Eaten Drunk
Do the following exercise and practice past participle verbs in context
Listen and Repeat Affirmative Contractions (drill)
Instructions: Listen to the sentences being pronounced and repeat them.
(FOCUS: PROPER CONTRACTION PRONUNCIATION)
- I have = I’ve
- You have = You’ve
- He has = He’s
- She has = She’s
- It has = It’s
- We have = We’ve
- They have = They’ve
Instructions: Listen to the sentences being pronounced and you have 4 seconds to repeat.
Listening: He’s already finished his homework.
Repeat: He’s already finished his homework.
START NOW:
| Order | Contraction | Past Participle Verb | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I’ve | completed | my homework. |
| 2. | She’s | visited | Paris. |
| 3. | They’ve | eaten | dinner. |
| 4. | He’s | read | that book. |
| 5. | We’ve | watched | the new movie. |
| 6. | The team’s | won | the championship. |
| 7. | Maria’s | traveled | to Italy. |
| 8. | I’ve never | tried | sushi. |
| 9. | John’s | learned | to play the guitar. |
| 10. | Sarah’s | painted | her bedroom. |
| 11. | The company’s | launched | a new product. |
| 12. | We’ve | seen | that famous painting. |
| 13. | They’ve | finished | their project |
| 14. | I’ve | visited | the Grand Canyon. |
| 15. | He’s | fixed | the broken car. |
| 16. | She’s | graduated | from college. |
| 17. | The kids’ve | cleaned | their rooms. |
| 18. | I’ve | received | your email. |
| 19. | Tom’s | cooked | dinner for his family. |
| 20. | Mary’s | found | her lost keys. |
| 21. | The restaurant’s | served | delicious food |
| 22. | We’ve | built | a new house. |
| 23. | They’ve | won | the lottery. |
| 24 | I’ve | writen | a letter. |
| 25 | He’s | bought | a new smartphone. |
Welcome to The Present Perfect Tense
ORAL PRACTICE
INSTRUCTIONS:
In pairs, ask each other the following “Have you ever?” questions, then follow up with a question in the simple past based on your partner’s response. For example, “Have you ever tried a new recipe and it turned out great?” Follow up with, “What was it?” Take turns asking and answering each question to practice using the present perfect and switching to the simple past.
- Have you ever tried a new recipe and it turned out great?
- What was it?
2. Have you ever forgotten an important appointment?
- What did you do?
3. Have you ever lost something valuable?
- Did you find it?
4. Have you ever met someone famous?
- What was it like?
5. Have you ever stayed up all night studying or working?
- How did you feel the next day?
6. Have you ever helped a stranger in need?
- What happened?
7. Have you ever traveled to a country where you didn’t speak the language?
- How did you communicate?
8. Have you ever accidentally sent a message to the wrong person?
- What was the result?
9. Have you ever had a pet that did something funny or unusual?
- What did it do?
10. Have you ever had to give a speech or presentation?
- Were you nervous?
11. Have you ever taken part in a sports competition?
- How did you perform?
12. Have you ever been caught in a sudden rainstorm without an umbrella?
- What did you do?
13. Have you ever found money on the street?
- What did you do with it?
14. Have you ever made a big purchase and then regretted it?
- What was it?
15. Have you ever done something kind for someone without them knowing it was you?
- What did you do?
