The document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It explains that the present perfect tense is used to describe events that happened at an unspecified time in the past or that started in the past and may continue in the present. It provides examples of sentences in both the present perfect and past simple tenses and analyzes the differences. Activities like think-pair-share questions and a grammar game are suggested for students to practice forming and using the present perfect tense.

1. Present-Perfect Tense Ashley E. White ESL 502

3. I have not ridden an elephant.

4. I have run a marathon.

5. I have not run a marathon.

7. I did not ride an elephant last weekend.

8. I ran a marathon on Thursday.

9. I did not run in a marathon this year.

12. The sentences discuss past experiences and memories that are over & will NOT continue in the future.

13. Specific dates and times are given.The sentences in group 1 all use the phrase “I have.” The sentences all discuss experiences or memories from the past. Specific dates and times of events are not given.

15. I have been stung by a bee.

16. To tell about an event that repeats.

17. I have been to Africa three times.

18. To tell about an event or activity that started in the past but may continue.

21. Notice that the above question does not include a specified date/time.

22. How might you respond to this question? (Think-Pair-Share)

24. Statement: I have seen a shooting star.

25. Question: Have you seen a shooting star?