1. UNIT 3 GRAMMAR ( VERB TENSES)
1. PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE ( grammar pg 176, 177
Coursebook)
USES OF PRESENT PERFECT
a. States, single or repeated actions over a long period of time up to
the present (often go with: ever/never/ often/ always) // Began in the
past and still continuing (pg 28 coursebook): I’ve always been shy, I’ve
often given money to charities.
b. Recent single action with a present result (often with: just/
already/yet): We’ve just lost the train.
c. Unfinished period of time up to present (often with: for/since/this
week/month…) // Refers to indefinite time in the past (pg 28 coursebook):
They’ve been friends since they met.
USES OF PRESENT CONTINUOUS
a. Recent activity when the effects are still seen: I’ve been running (you
are still sweating).
b. Emphasize the length of the action or repeated action: I’ve been
cleaning the house all day.
c. An action is not complete: I’ve been reading a book but I haven’t
finished yet.
USES OF PAST SIMPLE
a. Finished events in a specific time in the past: I saw Paul last night.
b. Habits in the past: My parents read to me when I was younger.
c. Would. We can use would to talk about repeated past actions too: Every
Saturday I would go on a ride with my parents ( Conditional form)
