Present Perfect

Whaaaaat??????? Are these sentences correct? Yo comido arroz Yo he arroz What is missing? Exactly the auxiliary verb which is he and the conjugated verb comido

The same happens in English….Let’s see

Structure Regular verbs Irregularverbs

Usage 1. We use the present perfect simple for activities or states that started in the past and still continue. We have lived here since 2001. She has known me for more than two years. I haven't seen her since Christmas. How long have they been here?

Usage 2. We use it to describe some experience that happened in the past (the time is not given), but the effects are important now. I have been diagnosed with Cancer 3. It is used for activities that have a present result. The bus hasn't arrived. (It did not arrived on time and we are still waiting now.)

Can you remember some special words for…

What about for Present perfect?

Let’s practice For since since For For since For

Now let’s practice some more Take out a piece of paper and complete the sentences.

Groupwork game Look at the rules. Get in groups of 4. You have to make 3 cards with the letters A, B and C. You would be shown 1 question and 3 option . Once you see the question you have to analize with your group which option is correct A, B or C. You have 10 seconds to analyze. Once you are ready raise the card that represents the correct option for you. The group with the most right answers WINS.

The past participle of eat is… Ate Eaten

The past participle of buy is… Bought Boght Buyed

Bob has visit his grandmother. Bob has visited his grandmother. Bob have visit his grandmother.

Brad and Louise have been in Paris. Brad and Louise has been in Paris. Brad and Louise has ben to Paris.

David hasn’t buyed milk. David have bought milk. David has not bought milk.

My family has lived in Cuenca since 2001. My family has lived in Cuenca for 2001. My family have lived in Cuenca since 2001.

Sagrados Corazones high school has exist in Cuenca since a long time. Sagrados Corazones high school has existed in Cuenca since a long time. Sagrados Corazones high school has existed in Cuenca for a long time.

Analia is a French teacher, she came to Ecuador in 2010 and now she is returning to France. How long has she lived in Ecuador? For 7 years Since 7 years For 6 years.