Course on the Perfect Tense - TOEIC® Preparation
The perfect tense in English is fundamental for expressing actions or states that have a link between the present and the past. Mastering its nuances is essential for succeeding in the TOEIC®.
Different forms, such as the present perfect, the past perfect, and their continuous variants, allow you to express completed actions, past experiences, or ongoing actions.
To make this course easier to understand, we have divided it into several sub-courses, which you can access by clicking on the links below.
1. Forms of the Present Perfect
A. Present Perfect Simple
🔗 Course on the Present Perfect Simple for the TOEIC®
B. Present Perfect Continuous
🔗 Course on the Present Perfect Continuous for the TOEIC®
C. Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous
🔗 Course on the Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous for the TOEIC®
2. Forms of the Past Perfect
A. Past Perfect Simple
🔗 Course on the Past Perfect Simple for the TOEIC®
B. Past Perfect Continuous
🔗 Course on the Past Perfect Continuous for the TOEIC®
C. Past Perfect Simple vs Continuous
🔗 Course on the Past Perfect Simple vs Continuous for the TOEIC®
D. Past Perfect vs Past Simple
🔗 Course on the Past Perfect vs Past Simple for the TOEIC®
Conclusion
In conclusion, here is a small table summarizing the different forms of the perfect tense in English.
| Form | Main Usage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Present Perfect Simple | Past actions with a link to the present, experiences | I have visited Paris. |
| Present Perfect Continuous | Actions started in the past and still ongoing | I have been studying for two hours. |
| Past Perfect Simple | Actions completed before a past moment | She had left before I arrived. |
| Past Perfect Continuous | Ongoing actions before a past moment | They had been waiting for an hour when he arrived. |
Other Courses to Prepare for the TOEIC®
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