Problem Overview:
The task involves rewriting sentences in the
present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb
"have/has" followed by the past participle of the main verb. For example:
- Present tense: "I play tennis."
- Present perfect tense: "I have played tennis."
Solution:
#### Step 1: Rewrite each sentence in the present perfect tense.
We will analyze each sentence and convert it to the present perfect tense.
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1.
Original Sentence: He goes to the party.
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Present Perfect Tense: He has gone to the party.
2.
Original Sentence: She eats dinner.
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Present Perfect Tense: She has eaten dinner.
3.
Original Sentence: Oscar likes to play soccer.
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Present Perfect Tense: Oscar has liked to play soccer.
*(Note: "like" is a stative verb, so its meaning doesn't change much in the present perfect. However, this form is grammatically correct.)*
4.
Original Sentence: Four of us play the drums.
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Present Perfect Tense: Four of us have played the drums.
5.
Original Sentence: Melanie sleeps for eight hours.
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Present Perfect Tense: Melanie has slept for eight hours.
6.
Original Sentence: Ryan has six cats and four dogs.
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Present Perfect Tense: Ryan has had six cats and four dogs.
*(Here, "has" is already used as an auxiliary verb, so we need to use "had" to indicate possession in the present perfect.)*
7.
Original Sentence: My parents think France is the most beautiful country.
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Present Perfect Tense: My parents have thought France is the most beautiful country.
*(Note: "think" is a stative verb, but we can still use the present perfect to indicate a completed action or belief up to now.)*
8.
Original Sentence: The policemen arrest the criminals.
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Present Perfect Tense: The policemen have arrested the criminals.
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#### Step 2: Write your own sentences.
We will create one sentence in the present tense and then rewrite it in the present perfect tense.
1.
Sentence in the Present Tense: I read a book every day.
2.
Sentence in the Present Perfect Tense: I have read a book every day.
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Final Answer:
1. He has gone to the party.
2. She has eaten dinner.
3. Oscar has liked to play soccer.
4. Four of us have played the drums.
5. Melanie has slept for eight hours.
6. Ryan has had six cats and four dogs.
7. My parents have thought France is the most beautiful country.
8. The policemen have arrested the criminals.
Your Own Sentences:
1. I read a book every day.
2. I have read a book every day.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. He has gone to the party.} \\
\text{2. She has eaten dinner.} \\
\text{3. Oscar has liked to play soccer.} \\
\text{4. Four of us have played the drums.} \\
\text{5. Melanie has slept for eight hours.} \\
\text{6. Ryan has had six cats and four dogs.} \\
\text{7. My parents have thought France is the most beautiful country.} \\
\text{8. The policemen have arrested the criminals.} \\
\text{Your Own Sentences:} \\
\text{1. I read a book every day.} \\
\text{2. I have read a book every day.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of perfect tenses worksheet.
