2V - Present perfect

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

STARTKLAAR

1. Take a seat (plattegrond)
2. Smartphone in 'Zakkie'
3. Laptop (Lessonup)
4. Workbook
5. Pen and Paper

PRESENT PERFECT

After looking at the cartoon...
What do you think we use the present perfect for?

Lesson goals

1. I know the structure of the present perfect.
2. I know when to use the present perfect.
3. I know how to use the present perfect
4. I can correctly apply the present perfect when needed.

Grammar structure

Remember?

The structure of a tense is....

Tense -> present simple

Structure -> Subject + Base

Example -> I study

Present perfect

Take a look at these sentences? Try to find out what the structure of the present perfect is with these sentences...

I have studied for the exam.

She has seen that movie.

They have lived here for 5 years.

I have known my best friend for 8 years.

What is the structure of
the present perfect?

Present perfect 

Subject + have/has + base-ed

Base-ed -> Past participle

When do we use this?

We use the present perfect for....

Unfinished actions

Finished actions; 

          Life experience

          Result in the present

When do we use this?

We use the present perfect for....

Unfinished actions - Example?

Finished actions; 

          Life experience - Example?

          Result in the present - Example?

Started in the past -> continues to the present

Unfinished actions (often uses since & for):

              I have known Luna since 2009.

              She has lived in London for 10 years.

Since = A fixed time in the past: since 2009

For = A period of time: for 10 years

Finished action: Life experience

Finished actions (often never & ever):

              I have never  been to The Carribean Islands.

              She has seen New York City from above the clouds.

              Have you ever  been to South-Africa?

Finished action: Result in the present

Finished action that is still important in the present:

I have lost my keys. (now I can't get into my house)

She has hurt her leg. (now she can't walk)

They have missed the bus. (now they will be late)

TIMELINE

Tekst

Which one is the present perfect?

1. I have decided
2. I had decided
3. He had decided
4. I did decide

Maak present perfect:
Peter -------------a joke.

1. have told
2. has tell
3. has told
4. has telled

Present perfect:
I ...... (see)

1. I saw
2. I have seen

Which sentence is written in the present perfect?

1. I lived in Amsterdam.
2. I have lived in Amsterdam since I was 18.

Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?

1. They are living in that house for 10 years.
2. They lived in that house for 10 years ago.
3. They have lived in that house for 10 years.
4. They will live in that house for 10 years.

LET'S TRY

Page 101 - Exercise 29a

Done? Make exercise 29b & 29c

How did you do?

1. have already called

2. has recently had

3. have never been

4. have spent

5. has broken

6. has worn

7. have come

8. have never seen

Key terms

present perfect 

past participle

structure

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