FULL Period 1 4.2 Grammar: Present Perfect Tense A2
Present Perfect Tense
Introduction to the Present Perfect Tense
- Structure: Subject + have/has + Past participle
- The common usage of the present perfect in business scenarios:
- Talking about experiences (e.g., “I have worked with international clients.”)
- Describing achievements (e.g., “We have increased our sales by 20%.”)
- Discussing unfinished actions (e.g., “She has not finished the report yet.”)
Examples:
- “I have completed the financial report.”
- “We have launched the new product.”
- “They have not signed the contract yet.”
Rules for Using “Have” and “Has”:
- Have” is used with I, you, we, they.
Examples:
- I have completed the report.
- You have met the new manager.
- We have launched a new product.
- They have signed the contract.
- “Has” is used with he, she, it and singular nouns.
Examples:
- He has finished the presentation.
- She has organized the meeting.
- It has been a successful year.
- The company has expanded into new markets.
Reading: Read the text and answer the following questions
A Success Story in the Marketing Department
Anna has been working in the marketing department of a retail company for the past three years. She has always been enthusiastic about her work and has constantly strived to achieve the best results for her team.
Recently, Anna’s company has launched a new product line, and she has been tasked with leading the marketing campaign. Anna has worked tirelessly to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy, including social media promotions, email campaigns, and collaborations with influencers.
Over the past month, Anna’s team has seen significant improvements in their campaign metrics. They have increased the company’s social media followers by 30%, and their email open rates have risen by 25%. Anna has been particularly proud of the influencer collaborations, which have generated a lot of positive buzz about the new products.
Anna’s manager has noticed her hard work and dedication. During a team meeting, he has said, “Anna, you have done an outstanding job with the new product campaign. The results speak for themselves.” The entire team has applauded Anna for her efforts.
In addition to the campaign’s success, Anna has also taken the initiative to train new team members. She has organized several training sessions and has created detailed guides to help them understand the company’s marketing processes. The new team members have expressed their gratitude, saying, “Anna has been an amazing mentor. We have learned so much from her.”
By the end of the quarter, Anna’s efforts have paid off. The new product line has exceeded sales expectations, and the marketing campaign has been deemed a huge success. The company’s CEO has even mentioned Anna’s contributions in a company-wide email, stating, “Anna has led our marketing campaign with exceptional skill and creativity. Her work has been instrumental in the successful launch of our new product line.”
Anna has felt incredibly proud of what she and her team have accomplished. She has always believed in the power of hard work and collaboration, and this experience has only reinforced that belief.
Comprehension Questions:
Multiple Choice:
True or False:
Short Answer:
- Anna’s team has increased the company’s social media followers by 30% and their email open rates by 25%.
- Anna’s manager has praised her during a team meeting, stating that she has done an outstanding job with the new product campaign.
- Anna has taken the initiative to train new team members by organizing training sessions and creating detailed guides.
- The CEO has mentioned Anna’s contributions in a company-wide email, praising her exceptional skill and creativity in leading the marketing campaign.
Activity: Writing business emails. On a separate sheet of paper write a short email to your boss or a colleague, using the Present Perfect Tense describing your recent work activities and accomplishments. (80-120 words aprox).
