The document discusses the present perfect tense, which connects past and present situations. It is used to show actions that began in the past and continue in the present. The present perfect is formed using have/has plus the past participle of the main verb. It also discusses using the present perfect with time expressions like "since" and "for". Examples are provided to illustrate how to form and use the present perfect tense correctly in sentences.

1. The Present Perfect Tense
Connecting past and present
We use this tense to show a
connection between past and present
situations.

2. The Present Perfect Tense
 Like a bridge between the past and the present.
I arrived in Seattle in
2000.
It is 2004.
I have lived in Seattle for
four years.
I have lived in Seattle
since 2000.
Past Present
Present Perfect

3. To form the present perfect:
HAVE/HAS + PAST PARTICIPLE
I
have
(‘ve)
gone
You
We
They
She has
(‘s)
gone
He
It
I
have not
(haven’t)
gone
You
We
They
She has not
(hasn’t)
gone
He
It
Have
I
gone?
You
We
They
Has
She
gone?
He
it
Statement
Negative
Question

4. Since
Past
Present
Present Perfect
Future

5. I have studied English since
2000
yesterday
I came to the U.S.
this morning

6. Questions
They have studied English since 2000.
Have they studied English since 2000?
Short Answer:
Yes, they have.
No, they haven’t (=have not).

7.  She has lived in Seattle since last year.
 Has she lived in Seattle since last year?
 Yes, she has.
 No, she hasn’t.

8. For how long
 I have worn glasses for five years.
1999
2004
2000
2001
2002
2003
(For) how long have you worn glasses?

9.  How long have you owned this car?
 I have owned this car since 2002.
 I have owned this car for two years.

10. Assessment
 Check your knowledge.
 How many points have you scored?
 Write the amount.

11. #1
Which sentence is correct?
A. I live here for 20 years.
B. I has been lived here for 20 years.
C. I have lived here for 20 years.

12. #2
Which sentence is correct?
A. Maria and Betsy have been friends for a long
time.
B. Maria and Betsy has been friends for a long
time.
C. Maria and Betsy been friends for a long time.

13. #3
Which sentence is correct?
A. We have had this problem since we moved
here.
B. We had have this problem since we moved
here.
C. We has had this problem since we moved
here.

14. #4
Which sentence is correct?
A. How long you have lived here?
B. How long has she live here?
C. How long have you lived here?

15. #5
Which sentence is correct?
A. You have studied English for a long time?
B. You study English for a long time?
C. Have you studied English for a long time?