The Present Perfect Simple tense is used to describe:
Actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past;
Actions that started in the past and continue to the present;
Actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past;
Actions that started in the past and continue to the present;
Experiences up to now.
Remember what have you learnerd till now about Present Perfect simple!
How to Form Sentences:
Positive Sentence: Subject + have/has + past participle
Example: I have played football.
Example: I have played football.
Negative Sentence: Subject + have/has + not + past participle
Example: She has not (hasn't) played football.
Example: She has not (hasn't) played football.
Question Sentence: Have/Has + subject + past participle?
Example: Have you played football?
Example: Have you played football?
Revise irregular verbs!
There are few signal words for you to remember that signal to Present Perfect simple tense!
Ever
Example: Have you ever played sports?
Never
Example: I have never tried yoga.
Just
Example: I have just finished my workout.
Already
Example: They have already joined the team.
Yet
Example: Have you eaten yet?
Memorize yourself with these tips to remember this tense:
Think of your experiences: Use have/has to talk about your life.
Remember that have is used with I, you, we, they, and has is used with he, she, it.
Make a timeline: If something is relevant to now, use the Present Perfect!
Piemērs:
Martha has always believed that sports play a crucial role in maintaining good health and mental well-being. She has joined a local running group, which has greatly improved her fitness levels. Recently, she has noticed that exercising regularly helps her to relax and reduce stress. With the support of her fellow runners, she has completed several races, and each achievement has inspired her to set new goals. Martha has found that participating in sports not only allows her to focus better on her daily tasks but also boosts her overall happiness.
Learn new words to talk about mental health in Present Perfect simple:
Health — [hɛlθ] — The state of being free from illness or injury, veselība
Example: I've been feeling unwell all week, so I've been to the doctor to check my health.
Mental — [ˈmɛntəl] — Related to the mind, mentāls
Example: Mental health is just as important as physical health, don't you think?
Well-being — [wɛlˈbiːɪŋ] — A state of comfort, health, or happiness, labsajūta
Example: I've been trying to improve my well-being by exercising more and eating healthy food.
Fitness — [ˈfɪtnɪs] — The condition of being physically fit and healthy, fitness
Example: I'm trying to get fit for the summer holidays, so I've been going to the gym three times a week.
Stress — [strɛs] — Mental or emotional strain, stress
Example: I'm feeling really stressed about my exams, so I need to relax and take a break.
Relax — [rɪˈlæks] — To become less tense or anxious, relaksēšanās
Example: Let's go for a walk in the park and relax after a long week at work.
Support — [səˈpɔːrt] — To help someone or something, atbalsts
Example: My friends have been really supportive during my exams, they've helped me study and revise.
Achievement — [əˈtʃiːvmənt] — Something accomplished successfully, sasniegums
Example: I'm so proud of my achievement in getting a first-class degree from university.
Focus — [ˈfoʊkəs] — To concentrate on something, koncentrēšanās
Example: Can you focus on the task at hand and stop playing with your phone?
Inspiration — [ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən] — The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, iedvesma
Example: The concert was really inspiring – it motivated me to start learning to play the guitar.