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Present Perfect Quiz

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1. Lindsay _____ not been to France.

2. _____ you finished your homework?

3. They___ gone to a rock concert.

4. _____ you been to Japan?

5. We _____ never eaten Mexican food.

6. Andrea has _____ her umbrella.

7. _____ the sun come up?

8. The children ________ the lost puppy.

9. Wiwi's been a vegetarian _____ three years.

10. I haven't worked _____ last December.

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Are you finished or have you finished or Did you finished?

Thread starter Amber_1010
Start date Aug 31, 2012

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Aug 31, 2012

When a mum wanna know if her kid's homework is done or not so that they can go out. Should she say(British English) 1. Did you finish your homework? 2. Have you finished you homwork? 3. Are you finished with your homework? I'll chose the second one..... << second question deleted >> Thank you.

In AE these would all be idiomatic and equally acceptable. But note: When a mum wanna wants to know if her kid's homework is done or not so that they can go out. Should she say(British English) 1. Did you finish your homework? 2. Have you finished you r hom e work? 3. Are you finished with your homework? I'll chose the second one..... << response to second question deleted >> Thank you

Keith Bradford

In BE: 1. Did you finish your homework at some time in the past, e.g. Did you finish your homework yesterday? 2. Have you finished your homework now. This is the correct answer. 3. Are you finished with your homework = Do you want to continue it or have you done enough for the moment?

Amber_1010 said: When a mum wanna wants to* know if her kid's homework is done or not so that they can go out. Should she say(British English) 1. Did you finish your homework? 2. Have you finished you r hom e work? 3. Are you finished with your homework? Click to expand...

Questions in Present Perfect Tense with Examples

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Summary: To ask in present perfect, combine “Have/Has” with the subject and past participle. Insert “yet” for recent actions and lead with “How long” for durations. Negatives are formed with “Haven’t/Hasn’t.” Reply with “Yes” or “No,” followed by the appropriate auxiliary verb.

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Question Forms in Present Perfect

Questions in the present perfect tense are used to ask about actions or situations that have relevance to the present moment. These questions can refer to experiences, changes, or actions completed at an unspecified time before now. Here’s how they are typically structured:

To ask about general experiences: Have/Has + subject + past participle of the verb?
Have you ever been to New York?
Has she tried sushi before?
Have they finished their homework yet?
To inquire if an action has occurred up to the present: Have/Has + subject + past participle of the verb + yet?
Have you eaten yet?
Has the mail arrived yet?
Have they called you yet?
To ask about the duration of a situation or action that started in the past and continues to the present: How long + have/has + subject + been + present participle (verb-ing)?
How long have you been working here?
How long has it been raining?
How long have they been living in that house?
To form positive and negative questions:

Positive: – Have you seen the new movie?

Negative: – Haven’t you seen the new movie?

These structures allow for a wide range of questions about past actions with present significance, from general experiences and specific occurrences to the duration of ongoing actions.

It’s important to know that the present perfect tense is used with specific time expressions that signal an unfinished time period or a connection to the present. Some common time expressions used with the present perfect tense are: already, recently, yet, ever, never, just, still, and so far.

Yes or No Questions

In the present perfect tense, yes or no questions are formed by starting with the auxiliary verb ‘have’ or ‘has’ followed by the subject, and then the past participle of the main verb. Remember, the present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started in the past but have relevance or connection to the present moment.

To form a yes or no question in the present perfect tense, follow this pattern:

(Have/Has) + Subject + Past Participle + ?

Have you visited Paris?
Has she finished her homework?
Have they already eaten dinner?

In order to answer these questions, use the auxiliary verb and an appropriate subject pronoun, followed by either ‘already’ or ‘not yet’, depending on the situation:

Positive Response : Yes, (I/you/he/she/it/we/they) have/has already.
Negative Response : No, (I/you/he/she/it/we/they) have/has not yet.

For example:

Yes, I have already visited Paris.
No, she has not yet finished her homework.

Keep in mind that when using contractions, the answers may be:

Yes, I’ve already.
No, she hasn’t yet.
Practice forming yes or no questions in the present perfect tense to become more efficient and confident in your usage of this verb tense.

Wh-Questions

In the present perfect tense, forming wh-questions is quite simple.

First, let’s talk about how to form basic wh-questions. You need to begin your sentence with a wh-word such as who, what, when, where, why, or how . Following the wh-word, insert the auxiliary verb “ have ” or “ has ,” depending on the subject of the sentence. Next, place the subject, and finally, add the past participle of the main verb.

What have you eaten?
Where has she traveled?

In case you want to ask a question about the subject of the sentence, just use the appropriate wh-word followed by the auxiliary verb “have” or “has” and the past participle. Remember that in this case, the subject doesn’t appear in the question.

For example: Who has won the game? (instead of “John has won the game.”)

To form wh-questions that involve negation, place “not” after the auxiliary verb “have” or “has.”

For example: Why have you not finished your project?

Using Adverbs in Present Perfect Questions

When constructing present perfect questions, adverbs play an essential role in communicating the intended meaning. Adverbs can help specify the time duration, frequency, or manner of an action.

Another common adverb is “ever,” used to emphasize the open-endedness of a question. For instance, “ Have you ever met a celebrity?” In this case, “ever” modifies the verb “met” and indicates the action is not confined to a specific time frame.

For adverbs of frequency, such as “always,” “usually,” “often,” or “rarely,” they generally come before the main verb. An example is “ Has she always preferred tea over coffee?” Here, “always” acts as an adverb of frequency describing the main verb “preferred.”

Present perfect questions involving adverbs of manner include “how,” “why,” or “in what way.” For example, “ Have they danced professionally before, and if so, how did they learn?” In this case, “how” is the adverb related to the action “learn.”

Present Perfect Questions with “How Long”

Present perfect questions with “how long” are used to ask about the duration of an action or situation that started in the past and continues up to the present. Here are some examples:

How long have you lived here?
How long have they been married?
How long has she been working at that company?
How long have we been waiting for the bus?
How long have you known each other?
How long has he been studying English?
How long have you been feeling this way?
How long have they been building the house?
How long has the store been open?

When forming these questions, the structure usually follows this pattern:

How long + have/has + subject + been + present participle (verb-ing)?

This structure helps to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action or situation from the past through to the present moment.

Present Perfect Questions with “Ever”

A present perfect question with “ever” is used to ask about experiences at any time up to now. It follows this structure:

– Have/Has + subject + ever + past participle of the verb?

Here are some examples:

Have you ever traveled to Italy?
Has she ever eaten sushi?
Have we ever met before?
Has he ever run a marathon?
Have they ever seen a shooting star?
These questions inquire about life experiences without specifying when they happened, emphasizing any point in the person’s life up to the present moment.

Questions with “Yet” in Present Perfect

Questions with “yet” in the present perfect tense are typically used to ask about actions or events that are expected to happen but have not occurred up to the present moment. They often imply a sense of expectation or anticipation. The structure for these questions is:

– Have/Has + subject + past participle of the verb + yet?

Have you finished your homework yet?
Has she arrived at the party yet?
Have they decided on a name for the baby yet?
Has he submitted the report yet?
Have we received the test results yet?

These questions are common in conversational English and are used to inquire about the completion or occurrence of an action or event as of now.

Common Present Perfect Questions and Answers

The present perfect tense is used to describe actions or events that have happened at an unspecified time before now or that began in the past and continue to the present. In this section, we will discuss commonly asked questions and their answers in the present perfect tense.

One typical type of question in the present perfect is asking about life experiences. For example:

Has she traveled to Spain?

Yes, she has traveled to Spain.
No, she hasn’t traveled to Spain.

Another common question is asking about the completion of activities:

Have they finished their project?

Yes, they have finished their project.
No, they haven’t finished their project.

In some cases, the present perfect is used to ask about the number of times an action has occurred:

How many times has he watched that movie?

He has watched that movie three times.

When inquiring about changes or effects from the past that still have an impact on the present, the present perfect is used:

Has the weather improved since this morning?

Yes, the weather has improved since this morning.
No, the weather hasn’t improved since this morning.

It’s also worth noting that questions in the present perfect often include time-related phrases such as “ever,” “never,” “since,” and “for.” For example:

Has she ever been to a concert?

Yes, she has been to a concert.
No, she has never been to a concert.

How long have they lived in this house?

They have lived in this house for 10 years.

These examples show various ways to form questions and their answers in the present perfect tense. The key is understanding the context and appropriately using the correct verbs, pronouns, and time-related phrases.

Present Perfect Positive and Negative Questions

Present perfect positive and negative questions are used to inquire about actions or situations with a focus on different outcomes. Here’s how they’re typically formed:

Positive Questions: – Have/Has + subject + past participle of the verb?

Negative Questions: – Haven’t/Hasn’t + subject + past participle of the verb?

Positive Questions:

Have you completed your assignment?
Has she traveled to France?
Have they heard the news?
Has he found his keys?
Have we met before?

Negative Questions:

Haven’t you completed your assignment?
Hasn’t she traveled to France?
Haven’t they heard the news?
Hasn’t he found his keys?
Haven’t we met before?

Positive questions seek confirmation of an action or experience, while negative questions often imply surprise or expectation that the action should have been completed or experienced.

Present Perfect Questions Examples

Sentence: I have read three novels this month. Question: Have you read three novels this month?

Sentence: We have consulted with the board of directors about this matter. Question: Have you consulted with the board of directors about this matter?

Sentence: They have never seen such a warm winter in their hometown before. Question: Have they never seen such a warm winter in their hometown before?

Sentence: The scientists have unveiled a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest. Question: Have the scientists unveiled a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest?

Sentence: I have considered starting my own business for several months. Question: Have you considered starting your own business for several months?

Sentence: We have felt unwell since returning from our trip last week. Question: Have you felt unwell since returning from your trip last week?

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Present perfect: 'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already'

Do you know how to use just , yet , still and already with the present perfect? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.

Look at these examples to see how just , yet , still and already are used.

I've just seen Sai. He's really enjoying his new job. We haven't decided what to do yet. I still haven't called Yumi to see how she is. I've already had lunch but I'll join you for coffee.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already': Grammar test 1

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

We often use just , yet , still and already with the present perfect because they are related to the present moment. This page focuses on the meaning and use of these words when they are used with the present perfect.

Just used with the present perfect means 'a short time before'.

I've just seen Susan coming out of the cinema. Mike's just called. Can you ring him back, please? Have you just taken my pen?!

Just comes between the auxiliary verb ( have/has ) and the past participle.

Yet used with the present perfect means 'at any time up to now'. We use it to emphasise that we expect something to happen soon. Yet (in this context) is only used in negative sentences and questions.

Have you finished your homework yet? I haven't finished it yet. I'll do it after dinner. A. Where's Sam? B: He hasn't arrived yet.

Yet comes at the end of the sentence or question.

Still used with the present perfect means that something hasn't happened. We use it to emphasise that we expected the thing to happen earlier. Still (in this context) is only used in negative sentences.

I've been waiting for an hour and the bus still hasn't come. They promised me that report yesterday but they still haven't finished it. She still hasn't replied to my email. Maybe she's on holiday.

Still comes between the subject ( the bus, they, etc.) and auxiliary verb ( haven't/hasn't ).

Already used with the present perfect means 'before now'. We use it to emphasise that something happened before something else or earlier than expected.

I've already spent my salary and it's two weeks before payday. He wanted to see Sudden Risk but I've already seen it. The train's left already!

Already can come between the auxiliary and the main verb or at the end of the clause.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already': Grammar test 2

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Hello, Could you tell me the difference in meaning between these two sentence? I just moved in I've just moved in

Hello Khangvo2812,

Generally, we use the present perfect ( I have moved in ) when an action in the past (moving in) has a present result or effect (here I am/I'm your new neighbour). We use the past simple ( I moved in ) when an action is solely in the past without any present echo.

However, for very recent actions in the past with just there is a difference in British and American English. British English speakers tend to use the present perfect with just while American speakers often us the past simple instead. I would say that that is the main difference here. A British English speaker would choose the second sentence, while an American English speaker would be more likely to choose the first.

You can read more about the present perfect and past simple here:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/past-simple-or-present-perfect

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/b1g003-past-simple-and-present-perfect

The LearnEnglish Team

Hi, team! Can you please clarify why we use "yet" and present perfect tense (we have been to the restaurant...) in the last sentence? As far as i know "yet" mostly used in negetive and questions with present perfect tense. The context is following: B: I ate sushi for the first time on my dad's 50th birthday. He invited the whole family to a Japanese restaurant. A: Did you like it? B: Absolutely. In fact, it was so good that we have been to that restaurant three times yet. And on my mum's birthday, we ordered some sushi and had it at home.

Hello Babanova,

That does not look like a correct use of 'yet' to me. I would use 'already' or 'since then'.

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