Present perfect – experiences
We can use the present perfect to talk about experiences in our lives.
1. True or false?
Read and circle true or false for these sentences.
We’re very lucky. We’ve had lots of exciting experiences. I’ve been to
London and I’ve seen Buckingham Palace. I haven’t met the Queen though!
My sister has visited Mexico but she’s never eaten tacos. My parents are
the luckiest. They’ve travelled around the world!
a.
He’s been to London.
true
false
b.
He’s met the Queen.
true
false
c.
His sister has visited Mexico.
true
false
d.
His sister has eaten tacos.
true
false
e.
His parents have travelled around the country.
true
false
2. Choose the answer!
Read the sentence. Circle the correct answer.
go / been / went
a.
I’ve
b.
She’s never
c.
He
d.
Have you ever
e.
I
f.
We’ve
the Pyramids.
g.
They
been skiing.
h.
How many countries has she
to South Africa.
pizza with chocolate!
eaten / eat / ate
never made a snowman.
was / have / has
off your bike?
fallen / fell / fall
ridden a camel.
’s / ’ve / ’m
see / saw / seen
haven’t / hasn’t / weren’t
?
visit / visited / visiting
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3. Make it right!
Find the mistake in each sentence and correct it.
a.
I’ve meet my favourite actor! I’ve met my favourite actor!
b.
He’s try snowboarding and skiing.
c.
She haven’t read any Shakespeare plays.
d.
I’ve never broke my leg.
e.
Has you ever given your teacher a present?
f.
We’ve ran two marathons.
g.
They’s built their own house.
h.
Has he ever have Thai green curry?
4. Write and draw!
What experiences have you and your family had? Draw a picture and write
about it like in exercise 1!
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