VIP Class Notes (Li)
Next Class Focus
Perfect tense continued
Today we focused on:
Irregular Past Participle list:
https://www.esl-lounge.com/reference/grammar-reference-most-common-irregular-verb-list.php
Grammar
Regular past participleÂ
play/watch/shop (add -ed)
play -> played -> played
Present perfectÂ
to has/have + past participle (eaten/taken/done/written)
has/have + not + past participle (negative)Â
ex. She has eaten chicken
ex I have slept
ex. He has sung  Â
Usages
past<—–present——>future
indefiniteÂ
-talking about experiences up to the time of speakingÂ
ex. I have travelled to several countries ->up to this point in my life I have travelled to a few countries
ex. I have been to Thailand with my friend a few years ago.
ex. Have you ever…? A: Yes, I have/No I have never…
-finished actions that affect the presentÂ
ex. I have seen Harry Potter but I still want to watch it again.
ex. My roommate has lost his keys -> he lost it earlier so it’s affecting him now
ex. I have worked on several large projects.
-something that began in the past that is unfinishedÂ
ex. It has rained a lot this week -> It’s been raining for a few days and it may have stopped
ex. I have eaten lunch late today.
-something that started in the past but is still true now – we don’t know whether it will continue or not
ex. I have lived in SH for 8 years -> you’ve been here for 8 years but we don’t know if you will continue
ex. She has worked in the hospital since 2002.
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