The document explains the difference between the present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses. The present perfect is used to describe completed actions at an unspecified time prior to the present, such as visiting countries or learning an important lesson. The present perfect progressive describes ongoing or continuous actions that began in the past and continue up to the present, such as visiting the same island for vacations over many years or learning how to make and build things from childhood. The document provides example sentences using each tense and questions students can answer using the present perfect or present perfect progressive.
2. What’s the difference?
Present Perfect Present Perfect Progressive
• She has visited a record- • He has been visiting the
breaking 112 countries same tropical island for 16
during her tenure at the years for vacations.
State Department. • We have been learning
• One of the most important how to make money, buy
lessons that I have learned things, and build things
in life is to "face your fears." since we were children.
3. Answer these questions…
(Use complete sentences.)
1. What cities in the U.S. have you visited?
When did you visit them?
2. How long have you been studying at UD?
3. What has been your favorite experience in
the U.S. so far?
4. How has your English already improved?
5. What have you been doing since you were a
child?
