Some of the following sentences need the present perfect to express their
meaning correctly. Identify and rewrite them accordingly.
1. I don't get the email you sent
yesterday.
2. We are going to Tanvir's house for a
party.
3. Tanvir invites many of our friends.
4. We get a surprise gift for him.
5. Everyone hopes to have a great time.
Answers
Explanation:
English Grammar: The Present Perfect
The Present Perfect tense can cause confusion to English learners. This page gives you some advice on when to use it.
Compare these two sentences:
“I went to London in 2010.”
“I have been to London.”
The first sentence is in the Past Simple tense. We use the Past Simple for events and situations which are finished. Often there is a time reference, such as “in 2010”, or “last year”, for example. The focus of the sentence is on the past.
The second sentence is in the Present Perfect tense. We use the Present Perfect for actions and situations which are in the past (or which start in the past) but which have a connection with the present.
For example, if I say “I have been to London”, the connection is that I can remember this experience now. The focus of the sentence is on my experience – not when it happened.
Answer:
1.I did not get the email yesterday.
3.Tanvir has invited many of our friends.
3.We have got a surprise gift for him.
4.Everyone has hoped to have a great time.