Mastering the Present Perfect

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• Studiejaar 1

Mastering the Present Perfect

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you should understand the Present Perfect.

Introduce the objective of the lesson and explain that the focus will be on understanding the Present Perfect.

What do you already know about the Present Perfect?

Definition

The Present Perfect is a verb tense used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.

Explain the definition of the Present Perfect and provide examples.

Form

The Present Perfect is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' and the past participle of the main verb.

Explain the form of the Present Perfect and provide examples.

Use 1

The Present Perfect is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to now.

Explain the first use of the Present Perfect and provide examples.

Example 1

I have just missed the bus

Use 2

The Present Perfect is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.

Explain the second use of the Present Perfect and provide examples.

Example 2:

I have finished my homework

Signal Words

Signal Words for the Present Perfect include 'already', 'yet', 'just', 'ever', 'never', 'so far', 'up to now', 'recently', 'lately'.

Explain the signal words for the Present Perfect and provide examples.

Practice

Complete the following sentences using the Present Perfect:
1. I _____ (eat) lunch already.
2. They _____ (not finish) the project yet.
3. She _____ (just arrive) at the airport.
4. Have you _____ (ever visit) Paris?

Provide interactive practice for the students to apply their knowledge of the Present Perfect.

Summary

The Present Perfect is a verb tense used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now. It is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' and the past participle of the main verb. It has two main uses and signal words include 'already', 'yet', 'just', 'ever', 'never', 'so far', 'up to now', 'recently', 'lately'.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and provide a review of the Present Perfect.