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Present_Perfect_Simple_vs_Continuous_B1.pptx
- 1. Present Perfect Simplevs. Present Perfect Continuous B1 Level Grammar Presentation
- 2. Present Perfect Simple:What is it? • Structure: have/has + past participle (V3) • Used for actions connected to the present. • Focus on the result, not when it happened. • Example: I have finished my homework.
- 3. Uses of PresentPerfect Simple • ✅ Life experiences: I’ve traveled to Japan. • ✅ Recent actions: I’ve lost my keys. • ✅ Still true: I’ve known her for years. • ✅ How many times: I’ve seen that movie 3 times.
- 4. Present Perfect Continuous:What is it? • Structure: have/has + been + verb-ing • Used for actions that started in the past and are still happening. • Focus on the duration or activity. • Example: I’ve been studying for two hours.
- 5. Uses of PresentPerfect Continuous • 🔁 To show how long something has happened. • 🔁 To show recent activity with present effects. • 🔁 For repetition or temporary actions. • Example: I’ve been cleaning all morning.
- 6. Time Expressions • PresentPerfect Simple: just, already, yet, ever, never, for, since • Present Perfect Continuous: for, since, all day, recently, lately
- 7. Key Differences • Simple:Focus on result. Continuous: Focus on activity/duration. • Simple: Used with numbers. Continuous: Used with how long. • Simple: Action may be finished. Continuous: Still happening or just finished.
- 8. Comparison Examples • 📝I’ve written the email. (It’s done) • ✍️I’ve been writing emails all day. (Still tired or not finished) • 🎯 I’ve read 5 books this month. (How many) • 📚 I’ve been reading for two hours. (How long)
- 9. Summary Table • PresentPerfect Simple: What or how many → Maybe finished. • Present Perfect Continuous: How long or what activity → Still happening. • Examples: • ✔ Simple: I’ve done my homework. • ✔ Continuous: I’ve been doing my homework for an hour.