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Look at these sentences from the text in exercise 6. a Underline the verb forms. 1 So far, I have already bought my big puffy dress with my crinoline and my after-party dress. 2 (I know) who has been in my life and who has never left and who’s there now to support me. 3 She has had experience with a quinceañera. 4 I have found the right team. 5 My uncle’s girlfriend Deborah has been a great help to my family and me. b Complete the table with the correct form of the verb. Then add the rule on how to form this tense. Form of the present perfect Positive (+)
1st p. sing.
I have bought my dress.
2nd p. sing.
We have been through a lot together.
2nd p. plur.
You haven’t received the invitation.
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3rd p. plur.
Rule:
Has she had experience with a quinceañera?
VA
1st p. plur.
my dress?
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my dress.
You haven’t asked Fabio.
Question (?)
3rd p. sing.
Negative (-)
IN
Subject
Have they impacted my life?
c Link a sentence (and verb form) in exercise a to an explanation. Sentence Explanation An action that happened at an unspecified time in the past. It is an accomplishment up until now or an experience, possibly with ’already’.
UNIT 1:
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A past event or action that is important at the time of speaking.
RSVP PLEASE
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