Use of Present Perfect

1. puts emphasis on the result

Example: She has written five letters.

2. action that is still going on

Example: School has not started yet.

3. action that stopped recently

Example: She has cooked dinner.

4. finished action that has an influence on the present

Example: I have lost my key.

5. action that has taken place once, never or several times before the
moment of speaking
Example: I have never been to Australia.

Write three examples for the different uses of Present Perfect

1. puts emphasis on the result

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2. action that is still going on
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3. action that stopped recently
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4. finished action that has an influence on the present
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5. action that has taken place once, never or several times before the moment
of speaking
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Read the questions and answer.

1. Have you ever told a lie?
2. Have you ever met a rock star?
3. Have you ever loved somebody so much it makes you cry?
4. Have you ever needed something so bad you can't sleep at night?