BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 9 - CHAPTER VI - WE HAVE BEEN TO AN ORPHAN HOME- PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

Introduction

This tutorial focuses on the Present Perfect Tense, as discussed in Chapter VI of the English language curriculum for Grade 9. Understanding this tense is essential for expressing actions that have relevance to the present or have occurred at an unspecified time in the past.

Step 1: Understanding the Present Perfect Tense

The Present Perfect Tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "have" (or "has" for third person singular) followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Structure

• Affirmative Sentence: Subject + have/has + past participle
  • Example: I have visited the orphan home.
• Negative Sentence: Subject + have/has + not + past participle
  • Example: She has not seen the movie.
• Interrogative Sentence: Have/Has + subject + past participle?
  • Example: Have you completed your homework?

Practical Tips

• Use "have" with I, you, we, they.
• Use "has" with he, she, it.

Step 2: When to Use the Present Perfect Tense

The Present Perfect Tense is used in various scenarios:

Key Uses

• Indicating Life Experiences: To talk about experiences at any time in the past.
  • Example: They have traveled to many countries.
• Describing Changes Over Time: To highlight how things have changed.
  • Example: The city has grown significantly.
• Continuing Situations: To express situations that started in the past and continue to the present.
  • Example: I have lived here for five years.

Common Pitfalls

• Don’t confuse it with the Simple Past Tense. The Present Perfect emphasizes connection to the present.
• Avoid using specific time expressions (like yesterday, last year) with the Present Perfect Tense.

Step 3: Forming the Past Participle

The past participle is crucial for forming the Present Perfect Tense. Regular verbs form the past participle by adding -ed, while irregular verbs have unique forms.

Examples

• Regular verb: "play" → played
• Irregular verb: "go" → gone

Practice Exercise

Identify the past participle for these verbs:

• eat
• write
• see

Step 4: Practice Using the Present Perfect Tense

To reinforce your understanding, practice forming sentences using the Present Perfect Tense.

Sample Prompts

• Write five sentences about your experiences using "have" or "has".
• Convert the following sentences into negative form:
  • She has finished her project.

Conclusion

The Present Perfect Tense is a key structure in English that allows you to express actions relevant to the present. Remember to use "have" or "has" correctly and form the past participle accurately. To further improve your skills, practice forming sentences and identifying the uses of this tense in everyday conversation. Next, consider exploring related topics like the Past Simple and Future Perfect Tenses for a more comprehensive understanding of English verb tenses.