The present perfect tense
HAVE (HAS) + V (Participle II)
Exercise 1. Comment on the use of the Present Perfect Tense in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. Tom can’t get into the house. He has lost his key. 2. She has worked in London for six month. 3. He told me his name, but I’ve forgotten it. 4. I can’t find my bag. Have you seen it? 5. He’s had that car since last summer. 6. How long have you lived here? 7. The police have arrested two men in connection with the robbery. 8. I have never eaten this kind of food before. 9. I haven’t seen Ann this morning. have you? 10. Has it stopped raining yet? 11. It’s the first time he has driven a car. 12. Everything is going well. We haven’t had any problems so far. 13. have you finished writing the report? 14. Somone has stolen my bag! 15. Has the helicopter arrived yet? 16. Rick’s not here. He has gone on holiday.
Exercise 2. Put the adverbs of indefinite time in the proper place.
Model: 1. I have been to Paris.(never)
I have never been to Paris.
1. I have seen him.(never) 2. Have you spoken to her about it.(ever) 3. He has been a good student.(always) 4. Have you lived in Moscow?(always) 5. I have watched an interesting programme on TV. (recently) 6. It’s nearly 10 o’clock. Has Andrew woken up?(yet) 7. I haven’t worn my new coat.(yet) 8. It’s quite early. Has Jack gone to bed?(already) 9. I’ve cleaned the windows.(already) 10. Is Sally in? - No, she has gone out.(just) 11. We have been there before.(never) 12. Mary and Edward have left.(just) 13. I’ve written the letter but I haven’t posted it.(yet) 14. I have seen many pictures.(lately) 15. He has met her on his way to the office.(often) 16. I have wanted to meet you.(always)
Exercise 3. Say that somebody has already done something.
Model: 1) Don’t forget to answer the letters.
I’ve already answered them.
2) Tell John to bring the dictionary.
He’s already brought it.
1. Don’t forget to buy the tickets. 2. Tell John to sign the papers. 3. Don’t forget to write to Mr. Smith. 4. Remember to phone Mr. Ray. 5. Tell Peter to post the letter. 6. Tell Bill to shave. 7. Don’t forget to pay the bill. 8. Tell Syd to leave the money on the table. 9. Remember to pack our things. 10. Tell Roger to buy a present for Mary. 11. Don’t forget to clean your shoes. 12. Tell Helen to buy some bread. 13. Don’t forget to pack your umbrella. 14. Remember to look through the new catalogue.
15. Tell David to begin the experiment. 16. Don’t forget to speak to the manager about it. 17. Tell Jack to wash the car. 18. Don’t forget to send for the doctor. 19. Remeber to dust the carpet. 2O. Tell Mrs. Green to type the documents.
Exercise 4. Say that something has not been done.
Model: I suppose you’ve packed your cases for the trip.