Upgrade 2 Unit 4 Grammar Reference Simple Past

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Upgrade 2 - Unit 4 Grammar Reference Simple Past vs. Present Perfect and Present

Upgrade 2 - Unit 4 Grammar Reference Simple Past vs. Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous

Have you ever been to Florianópolis? Really? I went there last weekend and I

Have you ever been to Florianópolis? Really? I went there last weekend and I loved it! Yes, I have. Twice! I have some relatives there. I love the city too!

Present Perfect x Simple Past We use the Present Perfect to talk about an

Present Perfect x Simple Past We use the Present Perfect to talk about an imprecise time in the past or something that happened in the past but is relevant in the present. However, when the action is identified, we switch to the Simple Past tense. For example: A: Have you ever driven a car? B: Yes, I have. I first drove one when I was 18.

In this way, when there is no time reference, we use the Present Perfect.

In this way, when there is no time reference, we use the Present Perfect. Consequently, when we mention the period of time in which an action happened, we use the Simple Past. I have been to Florianópolis twice. NO TIME REFERENCE I went to Florianópolis last month TIME REFERENCE EXPLICIT

Some Important Words Simple Past Present Perfect yesterday ever . . . ago yet

Some Important Words Simple Past Present Perfect yesterday ever . . . ago yet in 2004 already last week up to now the other day once twice recently My mom bought a new car last month. I have lived in this house for two years. Let’s think of other examples?

Auxiliary Verbs DID Simple Past HAVE Present Perfect HAS

Auxiliary Verbs DID Simple Past HAVE Present Perfect HAS

Present Perfect Continuous We use the Present Perfect Continuous for actions starting in the

Present Perfect Continuous We use the Present Perfect Continuous for actions starting in the past and still continuing. The focus is on the duration of the action: started in the past and continued up to the present. When the duration is not mentioned, it means that the action has happened recently.

I have been studying English since I was a child. I haven’t been feeling

I have been studying English since I was a child. I haven’t been feeling well. PAST PRESENT Let’s create more examples? ! FUTURE

AFFIRMATIVE FORM He We She You I have You have been It has They

AFFIRMATIVE FORM He We She You I have You have been It has They have studying.

NEGATIVE FORM He We She You I have You have not It has They

NEGATIVE FORM He We She You I have You have not It has They have been studying.

INTERROGATIVE FORM Have Has Have we he she you I you it they been

INTERROGATIVE FORM Have Has Have we he she you I you it they been studying?

Compare… I have lived abroad. The action is over. I have been living abroad.

Compare… I have lived abroad. The action is over. I have been living abroad. The action is in progress.

Your turn… Are these actions finished or still in progress? - He’s studied English

Your turn… Are these actions finished or still in progress? - He’s studied English for 2 years. - Paula has cleaned her room. - João has been working in a big company. - They have won the championship. - Claire has been dating Paul.

And you? How long have you been studying in your school? How long have

And you? How long have you been studying in your school? How long have you been studying English?

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