Present Perfect | English Grammar Explained
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- Unlock the secrets of the Present Perfect tense with our concise guide! Learn when and how to use this versatile tense effectively in English sentences. Master the nuances and boost your language skills today!
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0:00 Intro
0:43 Structure of the Present Perfect
2:11 Negative Structure of the Present Perfect
2:54 Question Structure of the Present Perfect
3:15 Structure of the Present Perfect Examples
3:47 Present Perfect Usage
4:33 Present Perfect Usage - unfinished action or unfinished time period
5:13 Present Perfect Usage - recent past action
6:08 Present Perfect Usage - life experiences or accomplishments
7:09 Present Perfect Usage - repeated action
7:53 Present Perfect Key time words
8:17 Present Perfect Key time words - since & for
9:21 Present Perfect Key time words - recently, already, just
10:37 Present Perfect Key time words - ever, never, yet
12:39 Present Perfect Key time words - up to now, so far & # times
14:06 Present Perfect Common Mistakes - Wrong Past Participle of irregular verbs
15:22 Present Perfect Common Mistakes - Mixing Up "For" and "Since"
16:18 Present Perfect Common Mistakes - Word Order of Time Words
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For repeated action, what the difference to simple present, its used to talk about repeated action(habbit) too
Great question! You are correct, both tenses can be used when talking about habits or repeated actions. They focus on a different aspect of the same situation/action.
With the present simple the speaker emphasizes the routine nature of the repeated action (she visits her grandmother every week). She went to see her grandma regularly before and will continue to go in the future, it’s a simple habit.
Whereas, with the present perfect the speaker focuses on the completion of the repeated action leading up to the present moment with the idea that it will continue to happen (she has visited her grandmother every week). She went to see her grandma before and this is important to the present moment (I admire her for doing so or she shows resilience and empathy… this depends on the broader context but there is a connection with the present moment).
In the end, the repeated action is the same, the verb tense chosen by the speaker is up to him or her depending on the emphasis one wishes to make.
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I visit him every week vs I have visited him every week.
Brilliant point! Both sentences are correct. With the present simple (I visit) the focus is on how visiting is a habit while the present perfect (I have visited) emphasizes the continuation of the action over a period of time leading up to the present. So, the first one is about the routine, and the second one is about how long you’ve been sticking to it. Kudos for bringing this up! Thanks for sharing! 😊🧲
Thanks for the answer. Again I have a doubt. When father comes from office, my brother eats or has eaten and goes or gone to bed.
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When father comes from the office, my brother eats and goes to bed. That’s focusing on the habit (present simple - eats & goes); these actions happen regularly.
When father comes from the office, my brother has (already) eaten and gone to bed. That’s focusing on the recent completion of these actions before father comes home (present perfect - has eaten & gone). Adding ‘already’ helps show that my brother finished these actions not too long before the arrival of father.
In the end, here, the tense you choose depends on the context. Feel free to ask for more clarifications. 😀🧲
Can you tell if a writer doesn't write anymore.We sholud use he was a writer or we should use he is a writer.
Both can work. ‘he was a writer’ refers to someone who is a retired author, it’s a past occupation. ‘he is a writer’ works as well if the author is still recognized as a writer despite being retired; it’s part of this person’s identity.
@TheEnglishMagnet So if I write "He was a writer" as he is retired now. But use the present perfect for his life achievement like " He has written many books " because he is still alive or do I have to use " He wrote many books" in context to the above-mentioned sentence " He was a writer".
Using the present perfect ‘he has written many books’ implies that the writer’s work is still impactful and important to this day. In contrast, the past simple ‘he wrote many books’ simply indicates that the action took place in the past. Both forms are valid but they carry different nuances. You are not bound to the past simple because you used it in the first sentence ‘he was a writer’, so the present perfect is a good fit here too. We hope it helps 😊 🧲
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Hello: This is a great, clear and concise video lesson. However, in your examples provided for "Key Time Words", would it not be equally correct to use the present perfect progressive as opposed to present perfect in the sentences "She has studied French since last month" and " Mike has volunteered an the shelter for six months"? It would seem more natural to me to say "she has been studying French for one month" and "Mike has been volunteering at the shelter for 6 months". Are both correct and this merely a manner of personal present as to which tense you use.
Thank you so much for sharing! Very insightful comment, both forms work here. For unfinished actions, both the present perfect continuous and present perfect can work, depending on your intended emphasis. The nuance is that when using the present perfect continuous you emphasize the ongoing nature of the action while the present perfect focuses on the current outcome or result of the ongoing action. In the examples you have given, your form is equally valid. 😊 Well done! In the end, it depends on what you wish to emphasize. 🧲
@@TheEnglishMagnet Thank you for the response. Your examples looked like perfectly correct usage but at the same time, totally new to me. It serves to illustrate the complexities of the English language and how flexible it can be at times. I am in my early 70's and this is my native language but I still am learning new
aspects of it as I study to become a licensed tutor in my retirement.
True, the English language never fails to surprise with its infinite variety 😊 Your current endeavor is very noble, we wish you all the best!
I studied in Mumbai or i I have studied in Mumbai.which one us correct
Here again both can work 😊 . ‘I studied in Mumbai’ is in the past simple and the action is completed. ‘I have studied in Mumbai’ is in the present perfect and also refers to a completed action in the past. However, it hints at this being relevant to the present moment like when someone talks about his/her experience or academic background. It’s very useful to use the present perfect to emphasize the importance of your past studies to your current self. 🧲
@@TheEnglishMagnet Thank you so much for the quick reply.May I know from which country is this channel.
We’re happy to help! Our content creator is from Canada. 😊🧲