Here are some useful grammar references:
http://www.englishpage.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/grammar_challenge/
http://www.chompchomp.com/
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/
In addition, there are many great grammar books available at the Hamilton Public library on the 4th floor.
Have a great summer! :)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Lesson Four Review, pp. 135-139
Part 1
1. He mustto talk to you.
2. He knows to use a word processor.
3. Would you mind opening the window?
4. We are not allowed to use our books during a test.
5. Before I go back to my country, I will have to apply for a passport. C
6. To become a citizen, you mustcan (be able to/know how to/have to) speak simple English.
7. Before 1918, Canadian womencan't couldn't/were not able to/weren't allowed to vote
in federal elections.
8. She can't find a job. C
9. You'd betterdon't not talk during the test. The teacher will get angry.
10. She knows how to type. She cans type very fast.
11. Where can Ican find information about garage sales?
12. You are not supposed to take your friends to a party.
13. She'd like to be a doctor. C
14. I'd rather not go out today. I'd prefer to at home.
Part 2
1. I couldn't find a job when I came to Canada.
2. We may not talk during a test.
3. Would you rather have coffee or tea?
4. How could/will I find out tomorrow's weather?
5. She doesn't know how to swim. She never learned.
6. A tree isn't able to live without sunlight and water.
7. You aren't allowed to park at a bus stop.
8. It is not necessary to call the teacher by her last name. You can call her "Barbara."
9. Could I use your pen?
10. Would you open the window, please?
11. I have to leave now.
12. Stealing is prohibited.
13. You aren't supposed to take your children to a party for adult.
Part 3
1. You should/ought to read the instructions before filling out the application.
2. You could/may/don't have to type this form. You should/ought to use a black plan.
3. You don't have to/don't need to/shouldn't give your marital status.
4. You shouldn't/aren't allowed to write in the shaded box.
5. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act of 1986, employers must not/ aren't permitted to/aren't allowed make a hiring decision based on race or religion.
6. Foreigners must/have to present their documents to prove that they have permission to work in this country.
7. You don't need to/don't have to be born in Canada to apply for this job. You must be a permanent resident.
8. You must have a social insurance number.
9. You could/should/can/may bring this application to the human resources office, or you could/should/may/can mail it.
10. In most European countries, you write the day before the month. In Canada, however, you often have to/need toare supposed to write the month before the day.
11. The deadline for this application is November 15. Today is November 14. You shouldn't/had better not mail it by regular mail. It probably won't get there by tomorrow. You have to/had better take the application to the human resources department or send it by overnight mail.
12. You must sign your name on the bottom line. You must swear that your answers are true.
13. If you don't like your present job, you should/ought to/could/can look for a better job.
1. He must
2. He knows to use a word processor.
3. Would you mind opening the window?
4. We are not allowed to use our books during a test.
5. Before I go back to my country, I will have to apply for a passport. C
6. To become a citizen, you must
7. Before 1918, Canadian women
in federal elections.
8. She can't find a job. C
9. You'd better
10. She knows how to type. She can
11. Where can I
12. You are not supposed to take your friends to a party.
13. She'd like to be a doctor. C
14. I'd rather not go out today. I'd prefer to at home.
Part 2
1. I couldn't find a job when I came to Canada.
2. We may not talk during a test.
3. Would you rather have coffee or tea?
4. How could/will I find out tomorrow's weather?
5. She doesn't know how to swim. She never learned.
6. A tree isn't able to live without sunlight and water.
7. You aren't allowed to park at a bus stop.
8. It is not necessary to call the teacher by her last name. You can call her "Barbara."
9. Could I use your pen?
10. Would you open the window, please?
11. I have to leave now.
12. Stealing is prohibited.
13. You aren't supposed to take your children to a party for adult.
Part 3
1. You should/ought to read the instructions before filling out the application.
2. You could/may/don't have to type this form. You should/ought to use a black plan.
3. You don't have to/don't need to/shouldn't give your marital status.
4. You shouldn't/aren't allowed to write in the shaded box.
5. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act of 1986, employers must not/ aren't permitted to/aren't allowed make a hiring decision based on race or religion.
6. Foreigners must/have to present their documents to prove that they have permission to work in this country.
7. You don't need to/don't have to be born in Canada to apply for this job. You must be a permanent resident.
8. You must have a social insurance number.
9. You could/should/can/may bring this application to the human resources office, or you could/should/may/can mail it.
10. In most European countries, you write the day before the month. In Canada, however, you often have to/need toare supposed to write the month before the day.
11. The deadline for this application is November 15. Today is November 14. You shouldn't/had better not mail it by regular mail. It probably won't get there by tomorrow. You have to/had better take the application to the human resources department or send it by overnight mail.
12. You must sign your name on the bottom line. You must swear that your answers are true.
13. If you don't like your present job, you should/ought to/could/can look for a better job.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Modal Verbs for Request, Permission, Advice, Necessity & Ability
Modal for Requests
Advice
Necessity
Ability
Friday, June 7, 2013
What happened?
Here's the link to the website that I showed you explaining why you shouldn't use the auxiliary verb 'do' with happen.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/ask_about_english/080610/
Monday, June 3, 2013
Lesson 3 Review- Monday, June 3rd
Part 1
A. What happened to your car?
B. I (1) had an accident yesterday.
A. How (2) did it happen?
B. I (3) was driving to work when a dog (4) ran in front of my car. I (5) stopped my car suddenly, and the car behind me (6) hit my car because the driver (7) was/had been following me too closely.
A. (8) Did you get a ticket?
B. No, but the driver who hit me did.
A. Who will pay to have your car fixed?
B. The other driver. He (9) gave me details about his insurance. He's a new driver. He (10) has only had his driver's licence for two months.
A. You're a new driver too, aren't you?
B. Oh, no. I (11) have been driving/have driven for 20 years.
A. I thought you (12) (had) got your driver's licence a few months ago.
B. In this country, I have a new licence. But I (13) had (had) a driver's licence for many years before I (14) came to Canada.
A. (15) Have you ever gotten a ticket?
B. One time. I (16) was driving/had been driving about 105 kilometres an hour on the highway when a police officer (17) stopped me. She said that the speed limit was only 80. She (18) gave me a ticket for speeding. She also gave me a ticket because I (19) wasn't wearing my seat belt.
Part 2
1. When didwas he died?
2. I was working when the fire started.
3. He didn't givegave me the money.
4. Whyyou didn't you come to class yesterday?
5. How longdo have you lived in this city?
6. The accidentwas happened at 6:45 this morning.
7. Theywere getting got married five years ago.
8. When he came to Canada, he had never studied English before. C
9. Have you ever seening the mayor of this city?
10. He hads been married for 10 years. He got divorced two years ago.
11. She left her dictionary in the library yesterday. C
12. When I came to Canada, I hadhave never spoken with a Canadian before.
13. He has wanted to be a doctor ever since he washas been a little boy.
14. They were watching TV at 9:30 last night. C
15. They were living in Germany when the war startedwas starting.
16. While they were living in Thailand, they were studying English. C
17. I have been studying English for five years.
18. I'm a nurse now. I havehad been a nurse for 10 years.
A. What happened to your car?
B. I (1) had an accident yesterday.
A. How (2) did it happen?
B. I (3) was driving to work when a dog (4) ran in front of my car. I (5) stopped my car suddenly, and the car behind me (6) hit my car because the driver (7) was/had been following me too closely.
A. (8) Did you get a ticket?
B. No, but the driver who hit me did.
A. Who will pay to have your car fixed?
B. The other driver. He (9) gave me details about his insurance. He's a new driver. He (10) has only had his driver's licence for two months.
A. You're a new driver too, aren't you?
B. Oh, no. I (11) have been driving/have driven for 20 years.
A. I thought you (12) (had) got your driver's licence a few months ago.
B. In this country, I have a new licence. But I (13) had (had) a driver's licence for many years before I (14) came to Canada.
A. (15) Have you ever gotten a ticket?
B. One time. I (16) was driving/had been driving about 105 kilometres an hour on the highway when a police officer (17) stopped me. She said that the speed limit was only 80. She (18) gave me a ticket for speeding. She also gave me a ticket because I (19) wasn't wearing my seat belt.
Part 2
1. When did
2. I was working when the fire started.
3. He didn't give
4. Why
5. How long
6. The accident
7. They
8. When he came to Canada, he had never studied English before. C
9. Have you ever seening the mayor of this city?
10. He had
11. She left her dictionary in the library yesterday. C
12. When I came to Canada, I had
13. He has wanted to be a doctor ever since he was
14. They were watching TV at 9:30 last night. C
15. They were living in Germany when the war started
16. While they were living in Thailand, they were studying English. C
17. I have been studying English for five years.
18. I'm a nurse now. I have
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Homework, May 29th
Exercise 10, p. 103-104
I was born in Vietnam in 1960. I (had) lived (1) there until 1975 when the
government fell (2) and the communists took (3) over. I will never forget that
moment. I was studying (4) in high school at that time. I was taking (5) a
math test when the director of our school came (6) into the class to announce that
the government had fallen (7). Everyone in my class became (8) silent. The
teacher stopped (9) our test and told (10)us to go home. By the time I got (11)
home from school, my father had already made (12) arrangements to
leave the country. Our lives were (13) in great danger because my father had
worked/had been working (14) for the U.S. military for ten years. We left (15)
in a hurry. We had (16) no time to say good-bye to our friends or pack our
belongings. We took (17) with us only the most necessary things. We left (18)
behind many things that had taken (19) my family years to acquire.
After we (had)left (20) Vietnam, we went (21) to Thailand, where we stayed
(22) for three years. While we were waiting (23) for permission to come to
Canada, we studied/were studying (24) English. We wanted (25) to be prepared
for our life in Canada.
I'll never forget December 5, 1978, one of the happiest days of my life. It was
three o'clock, and I was helping (26) my brother practise his English lesson when
my father ran (27) into our quarters with a letter in his hand. The Canadian
government had given (28) us permission to go to Canada. We were (29) so
excited when my father told/was telling (30) us the news.
When we arrived (31) at Mirabel airport in Montreal on February 6, 1979,
our sponsor was waiting (32) for us. He was holding (33) a sign that said,
"Welcome to Canada, Mr. Ly Tran and family." We were (34) so happy and
excited. My mother started (35) to cry.
Now we have been (36) in Canada for about 15 years. At first, it was (37)
difficult for me to learn English. My little brother and sisters learned (38) it quickly,
but it took (39) me much longer. I attended (40) classes at a CEGEP from 1979 to
1983. I think I learned/have learned (41) to speak English pretty well. But my
mother didn't learn English at the time because she had (42) to stay home to take
care of the little ones.
When the little ones entered (43) high school, my mother started (44) to
study English. About two years ago, she enrolled (45) at Vanier College. She has
learned (46) a lot of English lately. All of us help/have been helping/have
helped (47) her. My younger brother and sisters have forgotten (48) how
to speak Vietnamese already, but I haven't (forgotten)/ won't (forget) (49).
We have had (50) a hard life since we came to Canada, but we made (51) the
right decision to leave when we did.
I was born in Vietnam in 1960. I (had) lived (1) there until 1975 when the
government fell (2) and the communists took (3) over. I will never forget that
moment. I was studying (4) in high school at that time. I was taking (5) a
math test when the director of our school came (6) into the class to announce that
the government had fallen (7). Everyone in my class became (8) silent. The
teacher stopped (9) our test and told (10)us to go home. By the time I got (11)
home from school, my father had already made (12) arrangements to
leave the country. Our lives were (13) in great danger because my father had
worked/had been working (14) for the U.S. military for ten years. We left (15)
in a hurry. We had (16) no time to say good-bye to our friends or pack our
belongings. We took (17) with us only the most necessary things. We left (18)
behind many things that had taken (19) my family years to acquire.
After we (had)left (20) Vietnam, we went (21) to Thailand, where we stayed
(22) for three years. While we were waiting (23) for permission to come to
Canada, we studied/were studying (24) English. We wanted (25) to be prepared
for our life in Canada.
I'll never forget December 5, 1978, one of the happiest days of my life. It was
three o'clock, and I was helping (26) my brother practise his English lesson when
my father ran (27) into our quarters with a letter in his hand. The Canadian
government had given (28) us permission to go to Canada. We were (29) so
excited when my father told/was telling (30) us the news.
When we arrived (31) at Mirabel airport in Montreal on February 6, 1979,
our sponsor was waiting (32) for us. He was holding (33) a sign that said,
"Welcome to Canada, Mr. Ly Tran and family." We were (34) so happy and
excited. My mother started (35) to cry.
Now we have been (36) in Canada for about 15 years. At first, it was (37)
difficult for me to learn English. My little brother and sisters learned (38) it quickly,
but it took (39) me much longer. I attended (40) classes at a CEGEP from 1979 to
1983. I think I learned/have learned (41) to speak English pretty well. But my
mother didn't learn English at the time because she had (42) to stay home to take
care of the little ones.
When the little ones entered (43) high school, my mother started (44) to
study English. About two years ago, she enrolled (45) at Vanier College. She has
learned (46) a lot of English lately. All of us help/have been helping/have
helped (47) her. My younger brother and sisters have forgotten (48) how
to speak Vietnamese already, but I haven't (forgotten)/ won't (forget) (49).
We have had (50) a hard life since we came to Canada, but we made (51) the
right decision to leave when we did.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Wednesday, May 22nd
Past Perfect & Past Perfect Continuous Tenses
Exercise 1 (p. 93-94)
1. When I got up, the sun had already risen.
2. I was going to make a pot of coffee, but my husband had already made a pot before he left.
3. I had made several phone calls by the time I left the house.
4. I had to take the subway to work because my wife had taken the car.
5. When I got to work, my boss hadn't arrived yet.
6. By the time, I went out to lunch, I had spoken to ten clients.
7. I took an aspirin before I went home because I had had a headache all day.
8. My children had already gone to bed by the time I got home from work.
9. I fell asleep right away because I had had a very day at work.
Exercise 2 (p. 95)
1. When they came into the room (1), their son left (2).
2. When they came into the room (2), their son had just left (1).
3. When I got home from school (1), I did my homework (2).
4. When I got home from school (2), I had already done my homework (1).
5. When she got to my house (2), she had eaten dinner (1).
6. When she got to my house (1), she ate dinner (2).
7. The teacher gave a test (2) when Linda arrived (1).
8. The teacher had already given a test (1) when Linda arrived (2).
Exercise 5 (p. 96)
1. I had been waiting for two years when I got a chance to leave my country.
2. I had been living in the same house all my life when I left my city.
3. I felt very sad when I left my job because I had been working with the same people for 10 years.
4. I had been studying to be a nurse for six months when a war broke out in my country.
5. When I left my country, the war had been going on for three years.
6. My family had been waiting in a refugee camp for three months before we got permission to come to Canada.
7. By the time I got to Canada, I had been travelling for four days.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
'When' with the Simple Past or the Past Perfect
The tense in the main clause (independent clause) tells you whether when means 'before' or 'after'.
1. When she met Prince Charming, Cinderella was happy. [when = after]
2. When she met Prince Charming, Cinderella had been dreaming of
changing her life. [when = before]
Past Perfect & Past Perfect Continuous Tenses
The past perfect is used to show a clear time relationship between two past actions occurring in the same sentence. It shows which action happened first.
It is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' in the simple past tense and the past participle.
The past perfect continuous is similarly used to show a clear time relationship between two past actions, one of which occurred for a period time before the second action occurred.
It is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' in the simple past tense, the past participle of 'be', and the -ing form of the main verb.
More Practice with the Passive Voice
If you would like some more practice with the passive voice, here are some online exercises that you can try.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Homework, Wednesday, May 15th
Part 4
1. A video cassette recorder is called a "VCR." P
2. The patient does not need a prescription. A
3. English is not spoken in Cuba. P
4. My ring has been found. P
5. They are eating the pizza. A
6. The teacher will take the children to the zoo. A
7. People with cancer take this drug. A
8. This drug can't be sold without a prescription. P
9. He has taken her to the doctor. A
10. Medication has to be used carefully. P
11. You should tell your doctor about the problem. A
12. The directions should be read. P
Part 5
1. A lot of corrections were made on my last composition. P
2. The composition was/is/will be collected at the end of the day. P
3. The teacher returned the homework. A
4. The students wrote/write their answers in the book. A
5. Your name should be written at the top of the page. P
6. The students are not permitted to use their textbooks during the exam. P
7. The teacher watches/ is watching/ was watching/ watched the students during the test. A
8. The test is/will be returned the next day. P
9. The students should study before a test. A
Part 6
1. There are many working mothers in Canada.
2. Most women have demanded careers.
3. Few women wait until their children are grown before starting a career.
4. Growing children need someone to take care of them.
5. All children need loving parents.
6. Many parents are bored with housework.
7. Housework is sometimes boring.
8. Where is your day care centre located?
9. When did you get divorced?
10. It's not easy to get accustomed to a new life.
1. A video cassette recorder is called a "VCR." P
2. The patient does not need a prescription. A
3. English is not spoken in Cuba. P
4. My ring has been found. P
5. They are eating the pizza. A
6. The teacher will take the children to the zoo. A
7. People with cancer take this drug. A
8. This drug can't be sold without a prescription. P
9. He has taken her to the doctor. A
10. Medication has to be used carefully. P
11. You should tell your doctor about the problem. A
12. The directions should be read. P
Part 5
1. A lot of corrections were made on my last composition. P
2. The composition was/is/will be collected at the end of the day. P
3. The teacher returned the homework. A
4. The students wrote/write their answers in the book. A
5. Your name should be written at the top of the page. P
6. The students are not permitted to use their textbooks during the exam. P
7. The teacher watches/ is watching/ was watching/ watched the students during the test. A
8. The test is/will be returned the next day. P
9. The students should study before a test. A
Part 6
1. There are many working mothers in Canada.
2. Most women have demanded careers.
3. Few women wait until their children are grown before starting a career.
4. Growing children need someone to take care of them.
5. All children need loving parents.
6. Many parents are bored with housework.
7. Housework is sometimes boring.
8. Where is your day care centre located?
9. When did you get divorced?
10. It's not easy to get accustomed to a new life.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Homework, Monday, May 13th
Lesson 2 Review
Part 1
1. The composition wasn't written by Jim.
2. The criminal was taken to the police station.
3. A dictionary was left on the floor of the classroom.
4. Where did the accident happen
5. I wasn't told about the party. C
6. I had a tiring day at work yesterday.
7. I'm worried about my children. C
8. It is well-known fact that women live longer than men.
9. Married people live longer than single people. C
10. Everyone should have insurance. Is your car insured?
11. I'm very tired. I can't do this exercise now.
12. I come from a warm country. I'm not used to cold weather.
13. Last week we saw a very boring movie. C
14. She has an interesting job. C
15. I was surprised to find out that you are married.
Part 2
1. My dictionary has been taken.
2. The windows are being washed now.
3. A new drug was being tested.
4. We must be driven to the hospital soon.
5. The letter wasn't written carefully.
6. She has to be told.
7. New drugs will not be sold if they aren't approved by the government.
Part 3
1. He rented the video.
2. The teacher should make corrections.
3. The child has done the homework.
4. Parents have to teach their children.
5. She was reading a story.
6. We can use our dictionaries during the test.
7. The teacher is showing a movie.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Present and Past Participial Adjectives
Present and past participles can be used as adjectives. Sometimes, they even look like passive voice forms but don't be fooled. They are adjectives.
Present participles describe the person 'doing' the action.
The soccer player is boring the other guy.
Past participles describe the person 'receiving' the action.
The student is bored.
Remember that participles, like: I'm lost; The bus is gone; are adjectives not passive forms.
Present participles describe the person 'doing' the action.
The soccer player is boring the other guy.
Past participles describe the person 'receiving' the action.
The student is bored.
Remember that participles, like: I'm lost; The bus is gone; are adjectives not passive forms.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Homework, Wednesday, May 8th
Exercise 6:
1. Research is being done to find a cure for diseases.
2. Studies are being conducted.
3. Reports are being written.
4. Animals are being used in experiments.
5. We are being informed of medical advances.
Exercise 7:
1. The textbook is being used for this exercise.
2. The passive voice is being practised.
3. The sentences are being changed from active to passive.
4. The mistakes are being corrected.
5. The teacher is being asked a question.
Exercise 8:
1. The students listen to the teacher. (A)
2. The students are being instructed by the teacher to use the passive voice. (P)
3. The students are filling in the blanks with passive or active verbs. (A)
4. A passive verb is being used in some of these sentences. (P)
5. We are using the textbook for this exercise. (A)
6. The teacher is correcting the students' mistakes. (A)
7. The answers are being discussed. (P)
8. The students are practising the passive and the active voice. (A)
9. Modal verbs are not being studied at this time. (P)
Exercise 10:
1. Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare.
2. The Magic Flute was composed by Mozart.
3. The St. Lawrence River was explored by Jacques Cartier.
4. Canada's official Maple Leaf flag was adopted in 1965 by Parliament.
5. The Mona Lisa was painted by Da Vinci.
1. Research is being done to find a cure for diseases.
2. Studies are being conducted.
3. Reports are being written.
4. Animals are being used in experiments.
5. We are being informed of medical advances.
Exercise 7:
1. The textbook is being used for this exercise.
2. The passive voice is being practised.
3. The sentences are being changed from active to passive.
4. The mistakes are being corrected.
5. The teacher is being asked a question.
Exercise 8:
1. The students listen to the teacher. (A)
2. The students are being instructed by the teacher to use the passive voice. (P)
3. The students are filling in the blanks with passive or active verbs. (A)
4. A passive verb is being used in some of these sentences. (P)
5. We are using the textbook for this exercise. (A)
6. The teacher is correcting the students' mistakes. (A)
7. The answers are being discussed. (P)
8. The students are practising the passive and the active voice. (A)
9. Modal verbs are not being studied at this time. (P)
Exercise 10:
1. Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare.
2. The Magic Flute was composed by Mozart.
3. The St. Lawrence River was explored by Jacques Cartier.
4. Canada's official Maple Leaf flag was adopted in 1965 by Parliament.
5. The Mona Lisa was painted by Da Vinci.
Answer Key for Test #1
Here are the answers to Test #1:
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-1-20751195 (Page 1)
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-2-20751196 (Page 2)
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-3-20751192 (Page 3)
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-1-20751195 (Page 1)
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-2-20751196 (Page 2)
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/test-1-pg-3-20751192 (Page 3)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
How to Form the Passive Voice
The Passive Voice is formed with the auxiliary verb 'to be' (in the appropriate verb tense) + the past participle of the main verb in the active sentence. The object from the active sentence becomes the subject and the subject from the active sentence adds 'by' and becomes the agent.
(subject) Students (verb) learn (object) English.
(subject) English (verb) is learned *(agent) by students.
*Remember that the agent is frequently omitted:
(subject) English (verb) is learned.
Active and Passive Voice
Sentences are often in the active voice, meaning that the subject of the sentence is 'doing' the action. In a passive sentence, the subject and object switch roles. The object becomes the subject and the subject becomes the receiver of the action or 'agent'. In passive sentences, the action is more important than the person performing the action, and the agent is often omitted from a passive sentence.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Lesson One Review Answers
Part 1
1. How longtime have you known your husband?
2. Has you mother been sick lately? C
3. She's worked in a restaurantsince for five months.
4. Have you ever goneever to the art museum?
5. How long hasdoes she worked as a doctor?
6. I'mve been studying English for three years.
7. How long have you've been living in Canada?
8. He's had three jobs since he's come came to Canada.
9. How many times have you callinged home this month?
10. Whenhave did you come to Canada?
11. She bought a car when shehas won the lottery.
12. Have you ever givingen your teacher a present?
13. She bought a car when she graduated. C
14. She has had her car since she graduated.
Part 2
I am in Canada now. I have lived/have been living here for one year. My life
has changed a lot since I came to Canada. For example, in my country I worked,
but I don't have a job now. This month I have looked/have been looking for a
job, but I haven't found one yet.
Back home, I have/ had a lot of friends, but here I am alone. So far, I have met several
nice people, but I don't consider any of them my friends. It takes time to make
friends. I suppose I haven't known these people long enough.
Here everybody has a car. I have always wanted to own a car. I haven't bought
a car yet because I don't have enough money, but I plan to. I have only had my
driver's licence for two months.
1. How long
2. Has you mother been sick lately? C
3. She's worked in a restaurant
4. Have you ever gone
5. How long has
6. I'
7. How long have you
8. He's had three jobs since he
9. How many times have you call
10. When
11. She bought a car when she
12. Have you ever giv
13. She bought a car when she graduated. C
14. She has had her car since she graduated.
Part 2
I am in Canada now. I have lived/have been living here for one year. My life
has changed a lot since I came to Canada. For example, in my country I worked,
but I don't have a job now. This month I have looked/have been looking for a
job, but I haven't found one yet.
Back home, I have/ had a lot of friends, but here I am alone. So far, I have met several
nice people, but I don't consider any of them my friends. It takes time to make
friends. I suppose I haven't known these people long enough.
Here everybody has a car. I have always wanted to own a car. I haven't bought
a car yet because I don't have enough money, but I plan to. I have only had my
driver's licence for two months.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
I have been studying English.
Remember that in many cases, there is no difference in meaning between the Present Perfect tense and the Present Perfect Continuous tense. The Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes the action will continue into the future.
Contrasting Tenses:
I have studied English since I came to Canada. (I might be finished studying.)
I have been studying English since I came to Canada. (I'm continuing to study English.)
For additional practice:
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs7.htm
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Present Perfect Tense
I have studied English.
Uses for the Present Perfect Tense:
1. an action beginning in the past that continues to the present
2. a repeated action
3. an action that occurred at an indefinite time
4. a personal experience
Questions using the Present Perfect:
Have you...?
How long...?
Common time expressions/adverbs used with the Present Perfect:
since up to now
for lately
in recently
ever yet
never already
so far just
ever since up to now
lately
*always
*this year, this semester, this week, etc.
*today
*be careful of these expressions because they can also be used with other tenses
Contrasting Tenses:
I study English. (simple present tense: habitual action)
I studied English. (simple past tense: action completed in the past)
I have studied English. (present perfect tense: see uses #1-4)
I have been studying English. (present perfect continuous tense: beginning in the past and continuing to future)
If you'd like more practice, follow this link to some online exercises:
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