He’s been playing football all afternoon and needs a shower. We’ve been looking forward to this holiday for ages[r]
Trang 1Present Perfect
Ms Ngoc
Trang 2Present Perfect
Actions in a period of time up to the present
e.g
We have always been good friends since childhood
Recent events
e.g
I’ve lost my key!
Indefinite events that have a present result
e.g
John has left his pen at home
(So he has no pen to write now)
Trang 3That’s the first time I’ve seen Jan look embarrassed
This is the best meal he has enjoyed
Trang 4Simple Past
definite time
They bought a new
house last week
past completed time
period
I didn’t shave this
morning (the morning
is over)
Present Perfect
indefinite time
They have bought a new house
time period which includes
the present moment
I haven’t shaved this morning (it is still the morning)
Trang 5Present Perfect
Focus on the result
He’s broken his finger
and is in a lot of pain
Present Perfect Continuous
Focus on the duration and
continuity
He’s been playing football all afternoon and needs a shower
We’ve been looking forward to this holiday for ages
How long have you been living here?