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4.3.1 Present and Past Perfect Aspect

English · Grade 9 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • The present perfect aspect: has or have plus the past participle
  • The past perfect aspect: had plus the past participle
  • Using the perfect aspects in sentences about consumer laws and policies

What you will be able to do

  • distinguish the present and past perfect aspect in sentences
  • use present and past perfect aspect in sentences
  • appreciate the importance of using tense in sentences

Key questions

“How do we show that an action is complete?”

“Why should we use tense correctly in sentences?”

Lessons

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  1. Present perfect: an action that matters now
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Form the present perfect with has or have plus the past participle, and use it to talk about consumer complaints.
  2. Past perfect: which action came first
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use had plus the past participle to show the earlier of two past actions, and tell present perfect from past perfect.