Present perfect tenses + collocations

Present Perfect tenses

Section 0- Conditionals refresher

Section 1 - Explanations

Present pefect simple Vs. Present perfect continuous

Present perfect simple Vs. continuous exercises: Exercise 1 Exercise2

COLLOCATIONS (DO VS. MAKE)

A collocation is two or more words that often go together. Some collocation examples are “pay attention”, “fast food”, “make an effort”, and “powerful engine”. For further information, visit: 7esl.com/collocations

We use “do” when someone performs actions, repetitive tasks and obligations.

In other words, “do” is often used when referring to work of any kind and referring to the action itself.

MAKE

We use “make” for creating, producing and constructing.

In other words, “make” is often used when referring to the result.

Self-study

Each student is going to practice with the following exercises. Click on the links below to access the content

Do/Make: Exercise 1 Exercise 2

Section 3 - Speaking practice

Present Perfect

1. Where have you traveled?

2. What sports have you played?

3. Where is the best place you have ever been?

4. What’s the craziest thing you have ever done?

5. What interesting foods have you eaten?

6. What are some unique accomplishments you have done?

7. Who is the greatest person you have ever met?

8. What is the best and worst restaurant you have eaten at?

9. What have you done a lot this week?

10. What is the most exciting thing you have ever done?

Present Perfect Continuous

1. What kinds movies have you been watching recently? Would you recommend any?

2. Have you followed any TV series for a really long time?

3. What new TV series have you been watching that you would recommend?

4. What are some of your favorite books, newspapers or magazines that you have been reading lately?

5.Have you found any good restaurants in this area that you have been eating at recently?

6. What have you been doing with your free time recently?

7. Have you been getting enough exercise?

8. What has been happening in the news lately?

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