Autumn 2019
Focus on the Present Perfect
Explain the difference in form and meaning between these two sentences
I went shopping this morning
I’ve been shopping this morning
Decide which time expressions you would use with the present perfect and which ones with past
simple
yet
so far today
two weeks ago
over the last week
already
last summer
in the last few days
before I came here
on my 10th birthday
this month
in September
since I got up
for the last few years
when I was younger
Explain the difference in meaning between sentence a and b and why the present perfect simple
or present perfect continuous is used
1a
b
I’ve been reading a new novel. I can’t put it down.
I’ve read a new novel. I really enjoyed it.
2a
b
He’s been staying with his aunt, but he’s hoping to buy a place of his own.
She’s lived in the same house since she was born.
3a
b
We’ve been going to the local shop to do our shopping.
I’m afraid they’re not here. They’ve gone shopping.
4a
b
I’ve been baking all day. I’m exhausted.
I’ve baked a couple of cakes. Would you like to try one?
Mark T/Present Perfect worksheet 1