2.17: Present Perfect Tense with Indefinite or Unknown Time
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Present Perfect Tense with Indefinite or Unknown Time
Unknown time - with 'ever'
Example #1:
Have you ever gone to New York?
- Yes, I have. OR No, I haven't.
- Yes, I went to New York last year. It was lots of fun.
NOT: I have gone to New York last year.
Example #2:
Have you ever tried sushi?
- Yes, I have. OR No, I haven't.
- Yes, I have never tried sushi.
- Yes, I tried sushi for the first a few days ago.
NOT: I have tried sushi for the first time a few days ago.
Example #3:
Have you ever studied another language?
- Yes, I have studied French and Spanish.
- Yes, I studied French and Spanish when I was in college
Or:
- No, I have never studied another language.
Unknown time - with 'Yet & Already'
Have you had your morning coffee yet?
- Yes, I have.
- Yes, I have already had my coffee.
- Yes, I had my coffee at 8 am.
Or:
- No, I haven't had my coffee yet.
Practice:
Answer the following questions:
1. Have you ever gone to Golden Gate Park?
2. Have you had lunch yet?
3. Have you taken Writing 3 yet?
4. Have you ever lived in another state in the US?
5. Have you gotten your CCC ID card yet?
6. Have you gotten your driver’s license yet?