Diploma in Foundation Studies

2023-2024 (Semester 1)
Foundation English
CCEN3001 – CL10/group 7
Grammar Project – Handout and Worksheet

Topic: Present Continuous vs. Present Perfect

Group number: 7

Group members: Chan Tsz Yau (20257335)

Chan Chin Wai Keith (20257316)
Wu Lok Fei (20257329)
Yeung Cheuk Lun (20257330)
 Present continuous and present perfect

Introduction
In terms of tenses, the present continuous tense and Person Perfect are indispensable in the
present tense. Using these two tenses can help us understand the status of the timeline.

Perfect continuous tense

1.What is perfect continuous tense?

The present continuous tense indicates an action that was triggered or occurred when
speaking. It can also indicate an activity that has ended in the current period or an action that
was triggered at the current stage.

2.When should present continuous tense be used?

Four situations of present continuous tense：

e.g I am eating breakfast.

1.Action being done or state of being.

2.Indicates that something is being done at e.g Today's aging population is growing
a certain time but not necessarily being
done at the time of speaking.

3.Can express the speaker's feelings. e.g He is always smiling

4.It does not express what is being done, e.g The bus is coming.
but expresses the future.

3.How do we form the present continuous tense in a sentence?

The composition of the present continuous tense is: subject + be verb (am /is /are) + verb
ing form [present participle]

1.Affirmative sentence: subject + be verb e.g I am doing the dishes right now.
(am /is /are) + verb ing + other

2.Negative sentence: subject + be verb e.g I am not cooking dinner for tonight.
(am /is /are) + not + verb ing + other

3.General questions: be verb + subject + e.g Are you listening?

verb ing + other
4.Common mistakes when using present continuous tense

Mistake Wrong Correct

1.use the wrong form of the She are practicing She is practicing badminton
verb to be badminton for her PE exam. for her PE exam.
Remark：
He/She/It>is
You/Am/Are>are

2. present continuous tense I am cuting a vegetables. I am cutting a vegetables.

uses present participle Remark:
For monosyllabic verbs with
short vowels, add ing and
repeat the suffix.

3.Wrong present continuous He is sleep right now. He is sleeping right now.

form Remark:
According to the format of
the present continuous tense,
the verb should be added
with ING
Present Perfect

1. What is present perfect?

The present perfect is used to indicate a link between the present and the past . It also lies in
the two concepts of “now” and “completion”. If want to express “something has been
completed until now” , you can use the present perfect tense .

2. When should we present perfect tense be used ?

Four situations of present perfect:

1. Occurred in the past and continues to eg. I have joined the basketball team for
this day three years

2. Action completed not long ago eg. I have just finished my dinner

3. Past experience affects the present eg. I have been to China

4. Past action produce results now eg. I have lost my wallet , so now I can’t go
out.

3. How do we form the present perfect tense in a sentence ?

The composition of the present perfect tense is: subject + has/ have + past participle + the
rest of the sentence

affirmative sentence: Subject +have + past eg. I have painted the walls.
participle + object

Negative sentence: Subject + have + not + eg, Tovy has not finished her homework
past participle + object

Interrogative sentence: Have + subject + eg. Have you forgot your ID number?
past participle + object

4. Things to note when using present perfect

1. about the use of time when using the present eg. Tommy has failed the
words perfect tense , be careful not interview in the last five
to add actual time years.
 word/phrases

2. Sentence patterns we usually put adverbs such eg. I have only met Kelly
using adverbs as always,usually,sometimes once in the office .
etc . After the auxiliary verb
have / has , and the sentence
pattern is Have/has + adverb
+ past participle

3. Active voice and When describing something eg. I have tried to submit my
passive voice that happened passively, the homework couple times.
word “been” is added.
Worksheet:

• Make a worksheet with exercises to test learners’ understanding of the grammar item.
• Use different kinds of questions like multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer
questions.
• Write exactly 15 questions.
• Provide an answer key.

Part A:Fill in the blanks

Q1: John went to work out today ,he___________ (burn) 2000 calories.

Q2:How long _______________(you /be ) a teacher .

Q3:Hello! May I ask for your help. I__________(lose) my wallet . I can’t go home. I want to
ask you borrow some money

Q4. Kitty and her boyfriend ___________(travel) to many countries.

Q5. Hello James ! where ________you_____? We (wait)_________for you from 3pm until
now . There are a total of 2 hours.

Part B:Multiple question

Q1.Which sentences use the present perfect tense?

A) I ate dinner.
B) I go to by bus.
C) Jason are traveled to Europe.
D) Jason has traveled to Europe.

Q2. Which of the following sentences use the present perfect tense to express an ongoing
situation ?
A) Jacko has lived in Hong Kong for twenty years
B) Amy and I went to Japan
C) Brian loves swimming
D) My mum and I have eaten dinner
Q3. Choose the correct form of verb to complete the sentence .
question: Wing__________ her job for two years in Nike.
A) start
B) have started
C) is starting
D) has started

Q4. Choose the correct form of verb to complete the sentence .

question: james_______(play) in the class
A) are playing
B) play
C) was playing
D) is playing

Part C;Short answer questions

Q1.Keith is playing basketball is __________________________?YES

Q2.Bosco is doing homework __________________________?No______

Q3.They are going to Disneyland __________________________?yes _____

Q4.Billy is making cakes ___________________________?yes _____

Q5.Mark is watching the movie ____________________________ ?No _____

Q6.Mary and Harley are going USA ____________________________?Yes ____

Ans:

Part A
1. has buened
2. have you been
3. have lost
4. have traveled
5. have,been ,wait

Part B
1.D
2.A
3.D
4.D

Part C
1.is Keith playing basketball ? Yes he is
2.is Bosco doing homework ? No he don’t
3.Are they going to Disneyland? Yes they are
4.Is Billy making cakes ? Yes he is
5.Is mark watch the movie ?no he don’t
6.Are Mary and Harley are going? Yes they are
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