1. THE PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE TENSE Affirmative Negative Questions
I/We/You/They have seen.
He/She /It has seen. I/We/You/They haven’t seen.
He/She /It hasn’t seen. Have I/ We / You / They seen?
Has He / She / It seen?
We use the Present Perfect Simple Tense for
• Something that started in the past and has continued until now.
Pam has studied in this school for 8 years.
• Something that happened in the past but we don’t say exactly when (or the time is not important)
Biologists have found new marine species.
• Something that happened in the past and has a result that effects the present.
Everyday diet and exercise have helped her to lose her weight.
• Actions that have just finished
I have just written my project.
• Experience and achievements
She has been to many countries.
Common time expressions used with the Present Perfect Simple: already, just, ever, never, since, for, recently, so far, once, twice, three times, until now, yet.
2. How long did he was there? - He was 2 weeks there.
3. Did he like the country? - Yes, he did. Very much.
4. What animals did he see there? - The kangaroos and the koalas.
5. What did he buy in Australia? - Handmade souvenirs.
6. Did he enjoy traditional Australia meals? - Yes, he did. They were tasty.
7. Where is Andrew going to go next summer? - Andrew is going to China.
8. Did he take any photos in Australia? - Yes, he did. Lots of photos.
9. Has he ever been to China? - No, he hasn't.