Present Perfect versus Past Simple
BEC Vantage Masterclass p. 35
The pronunciation features of grammar - past or present?
What words are stressed in the following sentences? What happens to the words that aren't stressed? What does this tell you about English intonation?
1) I've found it quite difficult to get to work since moving house. present
2) He's sold his car, so he needs a lift. present
3) I've been waiting to be served for half an hour. present
4) He had to go back to the office to pick up his keys. past
5) He sold the car back in January. past
6) They've worked at D'Amico for over fifteen years. present
7) She's seen a lot of changes in her first year here. present
8) I found the house quite easily. past
Going further
- Read the notes on the link about the importance of aspect (i.e. simple, continuous and perfect). http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442655/The%20English%20Tense%20System
- Read about the link between grammar, listening and pronunciation. http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442648/Pronunciation
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