One of the most comon verb tenses in English

Hello Students,

The present perfect tense is among the most common verb tenses in English. We use it to talk about our lives and the things that have happened starting in the past up until now.

Here are the three main reasons for using the present perfect tense:

1. Describe an activity that started in the past and is still true now:

• She has lived in Los Angeles for three years.
• The students have been in the classroom since 8:00.
• I haven't eaten since this morning.

2. Describe an activity that happened in the past, but the exact time is not identified:

• They have finished their work.
• You have been extremely helpful!
• Ken has seen that movie.

3. Describe something that has happened more than one time in the past: 

• We've completed four of the exercises.
• They've been to Florida many times.
• I have had many good experiences with that company.

To form the present perfect tense, use this formula:
S + has or have + the past participle

My website has additional instruction in Yellow Level Lesson Three,
  Yellow Level Lesson Four, and  Yellow Level Lesson Five. 

I assume you've been to the website this week already, so you should know how to complete the following exercise!

Directions: Choose the correct form of "have" and the main verb for each sentence and question. The main verb is in parentheses. Some verbs are negative.
the answers in your notebook. Check your answers below. 

1. Bob _______ ________ breakfast. (eat)
2. I ________ ________ to Florida three times. (be)
3. This ________ ________ too long. (take)
4. You ________ ________ a doctor since 2008! (see -- negative)
5. It ________ _________ for over a month. (rain -- negative)
6. Maria ________ ________ a good job. (do)
7. ________ anyone _________ a jacket? Here's someone's jacket. (lose)
8. Where ________ you ________? (be)
9. ________ they _________ enough? (have -- negative)
10. Oh no! What ________ I ________? (do) 

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That's all for now. It's election day in the United States. I have to go vote. 

PEACE!

Answers: 1. has eaten; 2. have been; 3. has taken;

4. haven't seen; 5. hasn't rained; 6. has done; 7. Has...lost;

8. have...been; 9. Haven't ...had; 10. have...done