Present Perfect: Affirmative Negative Questions
Present Perfect: Affirmative Negative Questions
Present Perfect: Affirmative Negative Questions
Affirmative
Negative
Questions
FORM
We often use the Present Perfect to talk about change that has
happened over a period of time.
Example:
You have grown since the last time I saw you.
The government has become more interested in arts education.
Japanese has become one of the most popular courses at the
university since the Asian studies program was established.
My English has really improved since I moved to Australia.
TOPIC 3
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
We also use the Present Perfect to talk about several different actions which have
occurred in the past at different times. Present Perfect suggests the process is not
complete and more actions are possible.
Examples:
The army has attacked that city five times.
I have had four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.
We have had many major problems while working on this project.
She has talked to several specialists about her problem, but nobody knows why
she is sick.
U S E 2 D U R A T I O N F RO M T H E
PA S T U N T I L N OW ( N O N -
CONTINUOUS VERBS)
Examples: