Ireland/Using Structures

In this unit we're going to revise simple past and present perfect. By contrasting them, we can see, what the differences between these two tenses are.

Revision

Present Perfect

Have you visited Ireland yet? - No, we haven't had time. (More about Present Perfect.)

Put the verb in the present perfect. (p35 ex 5)

1. It's the first time that they have been|'ve been (be) to Ireland.
2. Ethan and his mother haven't visited (not, visit) Dublin before.
3. Mrs Murphy has (???) always wanted(want) to know more about her family.
4. Have(???) you tried(try) any Irish sports yet, Ethan?
5. Unfortunately they   haven't learned(not, learn) any Irish yet.
6. Mrs Murphy hasn't bought|has not bought(not, buy) any bus tickets yet.
7. Clare has recommended (recommend) lots of sights for them today.

WebQuest Ireland

1. Fact File
2. Geography
3. History
4. Traditions (typical customs and holidays)
5. Irish Humour
6. Limericks
7. Planning a holiday

• Working with Words
• Using Structures

See also

• Kontrastierung (Gegenüberstellung) von Present Perfect und Simple Past
• Question Tags (…, isn't it?)