1. Teaching “ present perfect tense”
to students of 1st grade intermediate school,
beginner level.
Amal Al-Sinani
2. What is the present perfect
tense
An aspect of the verb expressing an action
that began in the past and which has recently
been completed or continues into the present
For example:
- I have cleaned my room.
- I have been to Jeddah recently.
3. Present Perfect - uses
1) Result of an action in the past is important in
the present.
I have cleaned my room.
2) Recently completed action.
He has just played handball.
3) State beginning in the past and still continuing.
We have lived in Canada since 1986.
4) together with lately, recently, yet.
I have been to London recently.
4. Form of Present Perfect
Positive Negative Question
I/you/ we/ I have I have not Have I
they spoken. spoken. spoken?
He/she/It He has He has not Has he
spoken. spoken. spoken?
6. Fill the gaps with 'have' or 'has'
I _____answered the question.
She______ opened the window.
They_____ called us.
You_____ carried a box.
It _____rained a lot.
7. Fill in the gaps with the correct
form of the verb in brackets.
I _____ (see) my new teacher.
The train to Newcastle____ already ___(leave).
Alan ______(be) married twice.
The Browns _______(have) a baby!
I ______(break) my leg once.
We__________ (live) here for a year.
8. Write questions in present perfect
simple
you / answer / the question
Jenny / lock / the door
Walter / call / us
you / see / the picture
your parents / get / the letter
it / rain / a lot
9. Read and choose the correct
alternative
1- He _____ for the lift for over 10
minutes.
2- Kevin ____ the school bus last
Monday.
3- I ______ my paperwork.
