Grammar Blog by Lizzy Hernandez https://padlet.com/lizgissel16/Bookmarks Hecho con una chispa de genialidad en-us 2022-05-19 18:59:39 UTC 2025-04-23 20:02:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Present Perfect lizgissel16 https://padlet.com/lizgissel16/Bookmarks/wish/2216984603 The present perfect tense refers to an action or state that either occurred at an indefinite time in the past or began in the past and continued to the present time . The construction of this verb tense is straightforward.

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  • Has lived: She has lived here all her life.
  • Have written: They have written three letters already.
  • Have worked: I have worked here since I graduated school.
  • Has done: He has finished his homework.
  • Have been: We have been to Canada.
  • Has forgotten: She has forgotten her folder.


  • To describe an action that is being repeated between the past and present. Example: We have gone to the beach many times.
  • To describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the future. Example: I have lived in the United States since 1990.
  • To describe an action that has not yet been finished. Example: It has rained a lot this month.
  • To describe an action that was completed in the recent past. Example: I have just finished my internship at the museum.
  • To describe an action when time was not an important aspect. Example: She has lost her wedding ring.


Examples of Present Perfect


  • I have lost my purse.
  • We have seen this movie already.
  • He has broken his leg.
  • There has been an accident.
  • I have lost my purse.
  • We have seen this movie already.
  • He has broken his leg.
  • There has been an accident.


The Importance of Present Perfect


The present perfect tense is used when talking about experiences from the past, a change or a situation that has happened in the past but is still continuing today. This tense is an important part of English grammar since it demonstrates that actions or events in the past have an effect on the present situation.



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The Present Continuous Formula: to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle]

Aunt Christine is warming up the car while Scott looks for his new leather coat. They are eating at Scott’s favorite restaurant today, Polly’s Pancake Diner.
Key words: Verb, present participle, tense, dynamic verbs, stative verbs

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Examples of the Present Continuous

  • She is crying.
  • He is talking to his friend.
  • The baby is sleeping in his crib.
  • We are visiting the museum in the afternoon.


  • He is not standing.
  • Anthony is sitting in the chair.
  • You are not watching the movie.
  • Rose is reading a book.


  • She is not going to the game tonight.
  • He is meeting his friends after school.
  • Are you visiting your cousin this weekend?
  • I am not going to the meeting after work.
  • Is John playing football today?


  • Marc is making pizza now.
  • They are eating lunch right now.
  • Frances is talking on the phone at the moment.


  • Is she laughing?
  • Are they listening to the teacher?
  • Is the baby drinking his bottle?
  • Are you going?


When Not to Use Present Continuous


There are certain verbs that cannot be used in the present continuous tense. The following verbs are non-continuous:

  • Communication: agree, promise, surprise
  • Feelings: like, love, hate
  • Senses: hear, see, smell, taste
  • Thinking: believe, know, understand


The Importance of Present Continuous Tense

As you can see the present continuous tense is most often used in English grammar to describe a continuing action, something that in unfinished. This tense is also important since it is a simple sentence structure that can show actions or events that are happening right now, in the planned future, or sometimes even in the past.




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