PRESENT PERFECT/ SIMPLE PAST

by Isabel L

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORM TO COMPLETE THE TEXT .

 

                        RAFAEL NADAL              

 

Rafa Nadal washas been born in Manacor in 1986. He wonhas won  four French Open titles and an Olympic gold medal. In 2008, Nadal has becomebecame the second Spanish man to win Wimbledon.

Since 2004, Nadal has beenwas a strong competitor to Roger Federer. They have playedplayed against each other in seven Grand Slam finals. Nadal has wonwon five of them. Nadal rankedhas ranked World No. 2 behind Federer for a record 160 weeks. He washas been the first in the rank for 46 weeks.

Rafa playedhas played the Davis Cup with the Spanish team four times so far. They wonhave won  the trophy in 2004 and 2008, although he didn't playhasn't played on the final due to a knee injury.

Some trivia about him:

• He has begunbegan playing tennis when he has beenwas five. 
• In 2002, he has wonwon his first ATP match at Majorca at the age of 15.
• He has always playedalways played with his left hand although he is right-handed.
• He createdhas created the Fundación Rafa Nadal, which promotes sport as an integration tool for those who need it the most, such as handicapped, immigrant and socially excluded people.

 

FOR, SINCE OR AGO?

CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES    

1. This house needs cleaning. We haven't cleaned it forsinceago months.
2. I think I can't possibly learn Chinese. I've studied it forsinceago two years and I still can't have a sensible conversation.
3. Jim and Kevin first met ten years forsinceago
4. Where were you? I've been waiting forsinceago two hours.
5. I don't see my family very often. I haven't seen them forsinceago Christmas.
6. Louise has been learning Greek forsinceago she was fifteen.
7. Helen lived in London long time forsinceago but she has been living in Madrid forsinceago last summer.
8. My parents have had the same car forsinceago ages. They bought it at least fifteen years forsinceago.
9. Fred has been phoning his boss forsinceago lunchtime but he can't get through.
10. I'm fed up with this rain. It's been raining forsinceago hours.

JUST, YET, STILL, ALREADY

TICK THE RIGHT SENTENCES.

1. It's 11 and Mark hasn't still got up                                
2. It's 11 and Mark still hasn't got up  
3. I'm expecting him but he still hasn't turned up                
4. I'm expecting him but he hasn't turned up yet 
5. He left his job but he has already found another              
6. He left his job but he already has  found another 
7. Are you still doing your homework? 
8. Mr Green has just left his office 
9. My new hairdrier didn't work properly. I've taken it to the shop already and got a refund 
10. I don't still know his phone number 
11. I don't know his phone number yet 
12. Have you seen Brad Pitt's new film yet? 
13. Have you seen Sam? He just has come looking for you 
14. 
    
15. My friends went to the theatre but I didn't go with them because I've seen the play already 
16. Do you still love me? 

        

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Family Vocabulary

http://www.agendaweb.org/vocabulary/family-exercises.html

Genitive Case

Genitive Case 1. Complete the sentences with ’ or ’s: a. Billy ''s blue car is in the garage. b. Mr. John ''s secretary is here. c. They sell ladies ''s clothes in this store. d. The doctor ''s kids are very nice. e. The women ''s boyfriends are late. f. My friends ''s cousins are beautiful. g. We love Grandma ''s cookies. h. The engineer ''s sunglasses are broken. i. I don’t like boys ''s sneakers. j. Bring the baby ''s toys.     2. Rewrite the sentences using the Genitive Case: a. The skirts of the women are white. b. The tail of the horse is not short. c. The offices of the doctors are beautiful. d. The books of the students are new. e. The toys of the babies are funny. f. The hat of Mrs. Sally is red. g. The dress of my sister is old. h. The leg of the chair is broken.     3. Correct the sentences: a. Julie closed the store’s window. b. The pupils’s dog is sleeping right now. c. The name's of the book is Twilight. d. Jacket’s John is here. e. The house’s gate is closed.

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Atividades de Inglês: DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS

Atividades de Inglês: DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS - 6º ANO

Family members

English	Portuguese
family	família
husband	marido
wife	mulher, esposa
father	pai
mother	mãe
parents	pais
son	filho
daughter	filha
children	filhos
brother	irmão
sister	irmã
brother(s) and sister(s)	irmãos
grandfather	avô
grandmother	avó
grandparents	avós
aunt	tia
uncle	tio
cousin	primo, prima
male cousin	primo
female cousin	prima
nephew	sobrinho
niece	sobrinha
granchildren	netos
grandson	neto
granddaughter	neta
stepmother	madrasta
stepfather	padrasto
stepparents	padrastos
stepson	enteado
stepdaughter	enteada
relative	parente

Examples:

• My dad traveled to Italy yesterday.
• Meu pai viajou para a Itália ontem.


• My mom likes to cook.
• Minha mãe gosta de cozinhar.


• My brother likes to play soccer.
• Meu irmão gosta de jogar futebol.


• My grandfather died yesterday.
• Meu avô morreu ontem.


• Today is my sister's birthday.
• Hoje é aniversário da minha irmã.

http://www.portugueselanguageguide.com/vocabulary/family.asp

ENGLISH SPOT: Family/Possessive case: worksheet

ENGLISH SPOT: Family/Possessive case: worksheet: Download

Simpsons Family Quiz

 

How much do you know about the Simpsons Family? Read the sentences and choose the correct options.

The picture above might help you.

1. Bart is Lisa's sonbrother.

2. Marge is Homer's sisterwife.

3. Clancy is Selma's fatheruncle.

4. Abraham is Mona's husbandbrother.

5. Maggie is Ling's cousinsister.

6. Lisa is Patty's auntniece.

7. Homer is Abraham's fatherson.

8. Selma is Ling's adoptive motherdaughter.

9. Bart is Herb's nephewuncle.

10. Maggie is Marge's daughtermother.

11. Herb is Marge's brotherbrother-in-law.

12. Patty is Selma's sisterhalf-sister.

13. Herb is Homer's half-brothercousin.

14. Abraham is Marge's fatherfather-in-law.

15. Herb is Maggie's unclenephew.

16. Jackie is Homer's mothermother-in-law.

17. Marge is Herb's sister-in-lawsister.

18. Homer and Marge are Lisa's fathersparents.

19. Homer is Clancy's son-in-lawson.

20. Bart and Lisa are Maggie's brotherssiblings.

21. Abraham is Lisa's grandfatherfather-in-law. 

22. Bart and Lisa are Marge's childrengrandchildren.

23. Maggie is Jackie's grandmothergranddaughter.

24. Marge is Mona's daughter-in-lawdaughter.

25. Clancy and Jackie are Bart's parents-in-lawgrandparents.
    

        

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PLAYING FOR CHANGE

Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.

Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between co-founders, Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Musicians.”

In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs Around the World, and building a global family.

Creating Songs Around the World inspired us to unite many of the greatest musicians we met throughout our journey in the creation of the Playing For Change Band. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. The PFC Band is now touring the world and spreading the message of love and hope to audiences everywhere.

The true measure of any movement is what it gives back to the people. We created the Playing For Change Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world, and creating hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.

No matter who you are or where you come from, we are all united through music.

Join the Playing For Change Movement and together we will make the world a better place.

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PRESENT PERFECT

by Isabel L

A.- What have they just done?

Complete the sentences using the present perfect + just. Use the  verbs in the box.

have           buy            fall           get           score              pass             kiss            win               leave          receive               wake up             drink

                                                                                              

They   their exam           She  some clothes         She  asleep     He  a goal

 

                                                                                                      

She  a cup of tea             They  each other            They  home          She  a letter

 

                                                                                                  

She                      She  a shower                   He  the lottery                      They  married

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B.- Order the words to form sentences

1. hasn't Jim his finished yet homework                 
2. airport Julie's at friends arrived have the already  
3. USA Mark hasn't the still been to           
4. taken government yet hasn't any action The   
5. has from Christina just back come her home holidays     
6. complete to you chatted a  stranger ever Have?     

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I still haven't found what I'm looking for. U2

 

C.- LISTEN TO THE SONG AND DO THE EXERCISES BELOW

 

 

C.1 WHICH WORD IS RIGHT?

 

I have claimedclimbed the highest mountains
I have runran through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you

I have ranrun I have crawledcrowd
I have escapedscaled these city walls
Only to be with you
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for

C.2 ORDER THE LINES AS YOU HEAR THEM

a. I have spoke with the tongue of angels
b. I was cold as a stone
c. I have held the hand of a devil
d. I have kissed honey lips
e. This burning desire
f.  It burned like fire
g. It was warm in the night
h. Felt the healing finger tips     

But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for

 

1.-       2.-       3.-       4.-       5.-       6.-       7.-       8.-  

 

C.3. WRITE THE MISSING WORDS. YOU HAVE THE TRANSCRIPTIONS TO HELP YOU

 

I /bɪˈli:v/  in the Kingdom Come
Then all the colors will /bli:d/  into one
But yes I'm still running

You /brəʊk/  the /bɒndz/ 
You /'lu:sənd/  the /tʃeɪnz/ 
You carried the /krɒs/ 
of my /ʃeɪm/ 
of my  /ʃeɪm/  
You know I /bɪˈli:vd/  it
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for

        

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Present Perfect X Simple Past

This dialogue focuses on asking questions about a business presentation with the present perfect and past simple tenses. Make sure you understand the the differences between these two tenses.

On a Business Trip - A Presentation

Betsy: Hi Brian, this is Betsy. How are you doing?
Brian: I've just returned from the Head Office. The weather is great! Boston is a great city!

Betsy: Have you met Frank yet?
Brian: No, I haven't seen him yet. We have a meeting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. We are going to meet then.

Betsy: Have you made your presentation yet?
Brian: Yes, I made the presentation yesterday afternoon. I was very nervous, but everything went well.

Betsy: Has management given you any feedback yet?
Brian: Yes, I've already met with the sales director. We met immediately after the meeting and he was impressed with our work.

Betsy: That's great Brian. Congratulations! Have you visited any museums yet?
Brian: No, I'm afraid I haven't had any time yet. I hope to take a tour around town tomorrow.

Betsy: Well, I'm happy to hear that everything is going well. I'll talk to you soon.
Brian: Thanks for calling Betsy. Bye.

Betsy: Bye.

Check your understanding with this multiple choice comprehension quiz.

http://esl.about.com/od/beginningreadingskills/a/d_bizpres.htm

Ever & Never & Just & Already & Yet

We often use ever, never, just, already, and yet with the present perfect tense.


We use ever in interrogative sentences:

a. Have you ever been to the United States?
b. Have you ever traveled by train?
c. Have you ever failed a class?


We use never in affirmative sentences: but the meaning is negative.

a. I have never cheated in an exam.
b. My son has never been to Moscow.
c. My brother have never gone to London.


We use just to express a recently completed action.

a. The cat has just caught a bird.
b. The guests have just arrived.
c. I have just finished my homework.


We use already to express that something has happened sooner than expected.

a. Don't forget to bring your book! Oh, I have already brought it.
b. The boys are going to pack, aren't they? No. They have already packed.
c. Is Adam going to buy a new car? No, he isn't. He has already bought it.


We use yet in interrogative and negative sentences and it suggests a time later than expected.

a. Have you done your homework? No, I haven't done it yet
b. Has your father seen your report? No, he hasn't seen it yet
c. Have the visitors arrived? No, they haven't arrived yet.

Also See:

Present Perfect Tense
Another exercise with already / just / yet 

Quick Exercise

Fill in the blanks using ever, never, just, already and yet.

1. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  been in America?
2. Do you hear the noise? The train has       ever   never   just   already   yet  arrived.
3. No. Your cousin hasn't come to the party       ever   never   just   already   yet .
4. Can you open the door? Oh, it is       ever   never   just   already   yet  open.
5. Your daughter has       ever   never   just   already   yet  returned home. You don't have to worry anymore.

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6. Haven't you finished your food       ever   never   just   already   yet ? No, I am still eating mom.
7. I am a very lucky person. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  had nightmares.
8. Are you going to meet me at the shop? Yes, I am       ever   never   just   already   yet  there.
9. I have       ever   never   just   already   yet  realized how beautiful you are.
10. Would you like to have dinner with us? No thanks, I have       ever   never   just   already   yet 
had dinner.
11. Have you       ever   never   just   already   yet  seen such a big ant?

Correctness = 
Correct answers:

http://www.grammarbank.com/ever-never-just-already-yet.html

Present Perfect (just, already, yet)

1. Study the chart and complete the examples:

 

PRESENT PERFECT	ALREADY	YET	JUST
We use the Present Perfect to: - talk about experiences: "I've been to London twice." - Actions that started in the past and continue in the present: "I have worked as a teacher for ten years" - Past actions that have a result in the present: "She has lost her keys"	We use ALREADY to talk about an action that has been completed before we expected.  It is normally used inaffirmative sentences: "We have already had lunch" But it can also be used ininterrogative sentences such as: "Has the class begun?" Position within the sentence:before the participle.	We use YET to talk about an action that hasn't been completed, but we expect it to happen. It is used in negative and interrogative sentences: "Have they arrived yet?" "She hasn't eaten anything .."   Position within the sentence:at the end of the sentence.	We use JUST to talk about actions that happenedRECENTLY.   "Dan and Kelly have had a baby girl" (it means the baby was born a few days ago)   Position: before the participle.

 

2. Change the following sentences into the negative. Pay attention to ALREADY and YET! Use the short forms of verbs (haven't/hasn't) and do not add a full stop at the end of the sentence.

 

a) My sister has already arrived home. .

 

b) Our neighbours have already cut the old tree. .

 

c) Alex has already finished his dinner. .

 

d) My parents have already decided to buy a new car. .

 

e) The teacher has already given the results of the last exam..

 

f) I have already bought all my Christmas presents. .

 

g) We have already washed the dishes. .

 

h) My cousin has already travelled to New York. .

 

i) Jane and Sara have already seen that film. .

 

j) She has already sent all the postcards. .

 

 

 

 

3. Look at the pictures and complete:

 

 

a) The baker  (already/bake) a lot of cakes, butter rolls and bread. In fact, he  (just/make) a delicious apple pie.

 

b) My car broke down yesterday and I took it to the garage. I  (just/be) there, but they  (not/repair) it .

 

c) The taylor  (not/finish) the suit .

 

d) The pirates  (already/find) the treasure map, but they  (not/find) the treasure .

 

4. Choose the correct option:

 

      a) The children have visited the zoo yethave already visited the zoohave just visit the zoo. They went with their teacher.

     b) My mum has just prepared a delicious breakfasthasn't prepared breakfast yethas already prepare a delicious breakfast. She was still preparing it five minutes ago.

     c) I have already took my dog to the vethaven't taken my dog to the vet yethave already taken my dog to the vet. He was quite nervous all the time.

     d) Many people report UFO sightings, but I haven't seen any UFO yethave already seen a UFOhave just seen a UFO, so I think they don't exist.

     e) Diane has been on the phone with her best friend yethasn't already been on the phonehas just been on the phone with her best friend. She had wonderful news!

 

 

Good Luck!

        

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