{"id":788,"date":"2013-04-02T21:24:46","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T10:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rjmprogramming.com.au\/wordpress\/?p=788"},"modified":"2013-04-02T21:24:46","modified_gmt":"2013-04-02T10:24:46","slug":"past-present-tense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rjmprogramming.com.au\/ITblog\/past-present-tense\/","title":{"rendered":"Present Perfect Tense in English Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 title=\"FORM ... [has\/have + past participle] ... We use the Present Perfect to say that an action happened at an unspecified time before now. The exact time is not important. You CANNOT use the Present Perfect with specific time expressions such as: yesterday, one year ago, last week, when I was a child, when I lived in Japan, at that moment, that day, one day, etc. We CAN use the Present Perfect with unspecific expressions such as: ever, never, once, many times, several times, before, so far, already, yet, etc. ... via http:\/\/www.englishpage.com\/verbpage\/presentperfect.html ... thanks\">Present Perfect Tense<\/h1>\n<p>Visit this link &#8230; <a target=_blank href='http:\/\/www.englishpage.com\/verbpage\/presentperfect.html' title='http:\/\/www.englishpage.com\/verbpage\/presentperfect.html'>Present Perfect Tense<\/a><\/p>\n<p id='sppul' style='display:block;'>When you have finished above click <a href=\"#sppul\" onclick=\"onloaddoppthat('pp');\">Present Perfect Verb Story Construction &#8230; Topic 1 Experience<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<select id='ssppul' onchange='orderppsentences(this);' style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><option id='ssppulo0' value=''>Pick the sentences in order and change them to Present Perfect below &#8230;<\/option><option id='ssppulo00' value=' '><\/option><option id='ssppulo3' value='\"No, I (lay) a rubber mat down, and the cup landed on that.\", I note calmly.'>&#8220;No, I (lay) a rubber mat down, and the cup landed on that.&#8221;, I note calmly.<\/option><option id='ssppulo1' value='I (drop) a cup in the kitchen while washing up.'>I (drop) a cup in the kitchen while washing up.<\/option><option id='ssppulo4' value='\"You (had) this happen before, it seems.\", Sabeen laughs.'>&#8220;You (had) this happen before, it seems.&#8221;, Sabeen laughs.<\/option><option id='ssppulo5' value='\"Yes, my washing up techniques (cause) a lot of chaos around here.\", I explain.'>&#8220;Yes, my washing up techniques (cause) a lot of chaos around here.&#8221;, I explain.<\/option><option id='ssppulo2' value='\"(Did) you hurt yourself?\", Sabeen asks in a worried voice from the living room.'>&#8220;(Did) you hurt yourself?&#8221;, Sabeen asks in a worried voice from the living room.<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p id='psppulo1' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psppulo2' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psppulo3' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psppulo4' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psppulo5' style='display:none;'>\n<p><textarea id='tasppul' rows=\"6\" cols=\"80\" style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><br \/>\n<\/textarea>\n<\/p>\n<p id='sp2pul' style='display:block;'>When you have finished above click <a href=\"#sp2pul\" onclick=\"onloaddoppthat('p2p');\">Present Perfect Verb Story Construction &#8230; Topic 2 Change Over Time<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<select id='ssp2pul' onchange='orderppsentences(this);' style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><option id='ssp2pulo0' value=''>Pick the sentences in order and change them to Present Perfect below &#8230;<\/option><option id='ssp2pulo00' value=' '><\/option><option id='ssp2pulo5' value='\"Yes, it (changes) a lot around here lately. Come and see my room.\", the boy urges.'>&#8220;Yes, it (changes) a lot around here lately. Come and see my room.&#8221;, the boy urges.<\/option><option id='ssp2pulo2' value='\"My English really (improves) as I (grow), as well.\", quips the boy.'>&#8220;My English really (improves) as I (grow), as well.&#8221;, quips the boy.<\/option><option id='ssp2pulo3' value='\"The house (changes) since last time as well.\", Grandad notes.'>&#8220;The house (changes) since last time as well.&#8221;, Grandad notes.<\/option><option id='ssp2pulo4' value='\"The bathroom (alters) and the kitchen benchspace (expands).\", Dad explains.'>&#8220;The bathroom (alters) and the kitchen benchspace (expands).&#8221;, Dad explains.<\/option><option id='ssp2pulo1' value='\"How tall you (grow) since the last time I was here.\", Grandma cries.'>&#8220;How tall you (grow) since the last time I was here.&#8221;, Grandma cries.<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p id='psp2pulo1' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp2pulo2' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp2pulo3' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp2pulo4' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp2pulo5' style='display:none;'>\n<p><textarea id='tasp2pul' rows=\"6\" cols=\"80\" style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><br \/>\n<\/textarea>\n<\/p>\n<p id='sp3pul' style='display:block;'>When you have finished above click <a href=\"#sp3pul\" onclick=\"onloaddoppthat('p3p');\">Present Perfect Verb Sentence Construction &#8230; Topic 3 Accomplishments<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<select id='ssp3pul' onchange='orderppsentences(this);' style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><option id='ssp3pulo0' value=''>Pick the sentences in order (hint: required order is alphabetical) and change them to Present Perfect below &#8230;<\/option><option id='ssp3pulo00' value=' '><\/option><option id='ssp3pulo4' value='The garden (is weeded).'>The garden (is weeded).<\/option><option id='ssp3pulo1' value='The balcony (is swept).'>The balcony (is swept).<\/option><option id='ssp3pulo2' value='The chimney (is cleaned).'>The chimney (is cleaned).<\/option><option id='ssp3pulo3' value='The dog (is washed).'>The dog (is washed).<\/option><option id='ssp3pulo5' value='The house (is vacuumed).'>The house (is vacuumed).<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p id='psp3pulo1' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp3pulo2' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp3pulo3' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp3pulo4' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp3pulo5' style='display:none;'>\n<p><textarea id='tasp3pul' rows=\"6\" cols=\"80\" style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><br \/>\n<\/textarea>\n<\/p>\n<p id='sp4pul' style='display:block;'>When you have finished above click <a href=\"#sp4pul\" onclick=\"onloaddoppthat('p4p');\">Present Perfect Verb Sentence Construction &#8230; Topic 4 An Uncompleted Action You Are Expecting<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<select id='ssp4pul' onchange='orderppsentences(this);' style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><option id='ssp4pulo0' value=''>Pick the sentences in order (hint: required order is alphabetical) and change them to Present Perfect below &#8230;<\/option><option id='ssp4pulo00' value=' '><\/option><option id='ssp4pulo5' value='The student (is not finishing) his homework yet.'>The student (is not finishing) his homework yet.<\/option><option id='ssp4pulo3' value='The doctor still (is not arriving).'>The doctor still (is not arriving).<\/option><option id='ssp4pulo2' value='Mum (is not mastering) Stir Fry cooking, but is great at cakes.'>Mum (is not mastering) Stir Fry cooking, but is great at cakes.<\/option><option id='ssp4pulo4' value='The storm (is not stopping).'>The storm (is not stopping).<\/option><option id='ssp4pulo1' value='Adad (is not learning) how to milk the cow, but another lesson should fix that.'>Adad (is not learning) how to milk the cow, but another lesson should fix that.<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p id='psp4pulo1' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp4pulo2' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp4pulo3' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp4pulo4' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp4pulo5' style='display:none;'>\n<p><textarea id='tasp4pul' rows=\"6\" cols=\"80\" style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><br \/>\n<\/textarea>\n<\/p>\n<p id='sp5pul' style='display:block;'>When you have finished above click <a href=\"#sp5pul\" onclick=\"onloaddoppthat('p5p');\">Present Perfect Verb Sentence Construction &#8230; Topic 5 Multiple Actions at Different Times<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<select id='ssp5pul' onchange='orderppsentences(this);' style='background-color: lightblue; display:none;'><option id='ssp5pulo0' value=''>Pick the sentences in order (hint: required order is alphabetical) and change them to Present Perfect below &#8230;<\/option><option id='ssp5pulo00' value=' '><\/option><option id='ssp5pulo4' value='The rebel army (attacks) that city many times.'>The rebel army (attacks) that city many times.<\/option><option id='ssp5pulo2' value='I (had) three tests and four examinations so far this term.'>I (had) three tests and four examinations so far this term.<\/option><option id='ssp5pulo5' value='They (had) many minor problems while working on that project.'>They (had) many minor problems while working on that project.<\/option><option id='ssp5pulo3' value='She (talks) to several doctors about her problem, but nobody knows why she is nauseous.'>She (talks) to several doctors about her problem, but nobody knows why she is nauseous.<\/option><option id='ssp5pulo1' value='He (sees) much smoke coming from that house, but nobody is in danger.'>He (sees) much smoke coming from that house, but nobody is in danger.<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<p id='psp5pulo1' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp5pulo2' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp5pulo3' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp5pulo4' style='display:none;'>\n<p id='psp5pulo5' style='display:none;'>\n<p><textarea id='tasp5pul' rows=\"6\" cols=\"80\" style='background-color: lightblue; 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