This document provides instruction on using the adverbs "ever" and "never" in the present perfect tense in English. It explains that "ever" is used in questions to ask about experiences in someone's life, such as "Have you ever ridden a horse?" It also explains that "never" is used to talk about things that have not been done, like "I have never eaten raw fish." The document concludes with exercises asking the reader to form sentences using "ever" and "never" in the present perfect.
2. • Ever = (adv.) ALGUNA VEZ
** Used only in questions
Have you ever ridden a horse?
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3. Use the present perfect + ever to ask
questions about experiences in someone’s
life.
• “Have you ever taken dance classes?”
“Yes, I have. I took 6 weeks of lessons before
my wedding!”
• “Has your brother ever been to India?”
“No, he hasn’t.”
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4. • Never = (adv.) NUNCA
I have never seen
such a beautiful sunset!
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5. • With two verbs (auxiliary and main verb),
place the adverb between them
I have never eaten raw fish.
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6. Use the present perfect + never to talk
about things you have NOT done at any
time in your life.
• I’ve never failed a test. I’ve always gotten 80%
or more.
• He’s never heard of Michael Jackson. I can’t
believe he doesn’t know the King of Pop.
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7. EXERCISES
1.a ridden Have you horse? ever
2.won a We've competition. never
3.flown ever David a in plane? Has
4.seen ghost. a never He's
5.visited parents never My London. have
6.sister your late Has been for ever school?
A. Order these words:
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