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    Default Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    I need some help checking these answers, can anyone provide assistance please. I have to look at the following uses of the PRESENT PERFECT and select one of two functions. I must focus on the bold uppercase print.

    1. He HAS LIVED in Brighton for five years.
    2. I’VE JUST met him.
    3. We HAVE always WANTED to see Paris.
    4. Claire HAS GRADUATED from college
    5. Alan HAS FELT the same way before.

    a.A state, event or habit which began in the past and continues
    b. A past event which has some significance in the present

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Here's a tense switch for you, from Simple Past to Imperitive:

    Don't ask us to take your tests for you.

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Quote Originally Posted by tonyheaney View Post
    I need some help checking these answers, can anyone provide assistance please. I have to look at the following uses of the PRESENT PERFECT and select one of two functions. I must focus on the bold uppercase print.

    1. He HAS LIVED in Brighton for five years.
    2. I’VE JUST met him.
    3. We HAVE always WANTED to see Paris.
    4. Claire HAS GRADUATED from college
    5. Alan HAS FELT the same way before.

    a.A state, event or habit which began in the past and continues
    b. A past event which has some significance in the present
    If I am not mistaken Tony all your posts are questions from an online TEFL course, you really shouldn't, as jlinger has said, expect us to do your work for you. How would that help your understanding?

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Hi Tony, here is The French,

    It's not hard to answer to your questions, perhaps you can try by yourself and after I think English teacher help you for correction.

    Have a nice day.

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Quote Originally Posted by jlinger View Post
    Here's a tense switch for you, from Simple Past to Imperitive:

    Don't ask us to take your tests for you.
    I only want a pointer in the right direction, im doing an i-to-i course and im a single dad with a crying baby and the only time i get to do this is in the am and look at the time i posted that message. a little help and some good will wouldn't go amiss. what ever happened to being a good Samaritan.

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Quote Originally Posted by tonyheaney View Post
    I only want a pointer in the right direction, im doing an i-to-i course and im a single dad with a crying baby and the only time i get to do this is in the am and look at the time i posted that message. a little help and some good will wouldn't go amiss. what ever happened to being a good Samaritan.
    It's nothing personal, tony. Everyone who posts here wanting their homework done has a reason. It's just not a homework answering site.
    Last edited by Raymott; 29-Sep-2009 at 19:40.

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Hi mate thanks for the reply, and trust me I understand fully. I have however had a go and I’m in the process of putting them up on the board to ask if people can check my answers to see if I’m correct and if not than to guide me in the right direction. Perhaps you can take a look??

    Kind regards tony

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    Default Re: Uses of the present perfect need looking at

    Quote Originally Posted by tonyheaney View Post
    I need some help checking these answers, can anyone provide assistance please. I have to look at the following uses of the PRESENT PERFECT and select one of two functions. I must focus on the bold uppercase print.

    1. He HAS LIVED in Brighton for five years.a(state)
    2. I’VE JUST met him.a (event)
    3. We HAVE always WANTED to see Paris.
    4. Claire HAS GRADUATED from college
    5. Alan HAS FELT the same way before.

    a.A state, event or habit which began in the past and continues
    b. A past event which has some significance in the present
    Hello, it's The French,

    I do not give all the answers, but what do you think about the sentences?

    Bye.

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