Unit 3 Present Perfect recap

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Unit 3 Present Perfect recap

- Present Perfect

- Worksheet

What is the Present Perfect
and how is it used?

When do we use it?

Used for experiences and events in the past, which are still relevant in the present. 

Examples: 

1. My family and I have tried escape rooms many times before.
2. He has taught English classes for four years now.
3. I have not folded my laundry yet.
4. She has already seen this film twice!

Structure of Present Perfect

Have / Has

+

Past participle (voltooid deelwoord / 3de rijtje)

"I always go to the cinema by myself."
change to Pres. Perf. (before)

"Şükran did not do her homework."
change to Pres. Perf. (yet)

Do you ever think about it?
Change to Pres. Perf.

Can, could, be allowed to, be able to

Can

- Likely (waarschijnlijk)

- Ability to do something

- Permission

- Asking for permission

Could

- Less likely (minder waarschijnlijk)

- Ability to do something (past tense of can)

- Permission (past tense of can)

- Asking for permission politely

.......... you take my turn, please?

1. Are ... allowed to
2. Can
3. Could
4. Are ... able to

I .......... be out this late at night. My father will be fuming when I get back!

1. Can not
2. Could not
3. Am not able to
4. Am not allowed to

Sorry, I .......... help you study for the test tomorrow. I would love to, but my schedule is full.

1. can not
2. could not
3. am not able to
4. am not allowed to

Worksheet

You will receive a worksheet from me, which contains questions about the grammar we just reviewed

1. Make sure to write your name on the worksheet
2. Put it at the corner of your desk when you finish it; 
3. Once you're done, study for the test on Thursday