Present Perfect Questions You MUST Learn!

Lots of students learn how to use present  perfect but aren't sure when to use it  

Muitos alunos aprendem a usar o present perfect mas não têm certeza de quando usar

Let's look at some common situations in which  you can use present perfect like a native speaker!

Vamos olhar algumas situações comuns nas quais você pode usar o present perfect como um falante nativo!

Hi, you must be the new girl.

Oi, você deve ser a menina nova.

Yes, today is my first day.

Sim, hoje é meu primeiro dia.

How long have you worked here?

A long time. I've worked here for ten years.

Há muito tempo. I've worked here for ten years.

This phrase is great to use if you want to ask someone about a total amount of time they have spent

Esta frase é ótima de usar se você quer perguntar a alguém sobre uma quantidade total de tempo que ela passou

in a place, a job, or doing an activity.

em um lugar, em um trabalho, ou fazendo uma atividade.

Let's look at a few examples that you can use in everyday life.

Vamos olhar alguns exemplos que você pode usar no dia a dia.

Your grammar is amazing. How long have you studied english?

Sua gramática é incrível. How long have you studied English?

Thanks, I have studied English for five years.

Obrigada, I have studied English for five years.

That was incredible! How long have you been playing guitar?

Aquilo foi incrível! How long have you been playing guitar?

Thanks! I have been playing since I was ten years old.

Obrigado! I have been playing since I was ten years old.

So, how long have you two been together?

Então, how long have you two been together?

Not that long... Actually, we met last weekend!

Não há tanto tempo... Na verdade, a gente se conheceu no fim de semana passado!

How long have you lived in this city?

I've lived in this city my whole life!

If you want to ask a person if they have done something at least one time in their life

Se você quer perguntar a uma pessoa se ela já fez algo pelo menos uma vez na vida

you can ask them, "have you ever..."

você pode perguntar, "have you ever..."

This is useful to ask about travel...

Isso é útil pra perguntar sobre viagem...

Have you ever been to Japan?

Have you ever been to Brazil?

Have you ever been to The United States?

It's also useful to ask about activities...

Também é útil pra perguntar sobre atividades...

Have you ever gone skiing?

Have you ever run a marathon?

or to ask about interesting or exciting experiences.

ou pra perguntar sobre experiências interessantes ou empolgantes.

Hey Zack, have you ever seen a shark?

Ei Zack, have you ever seen a shark?

No, I have never seen one. I'm terrified of sharks.

Não, I have never seen one. Tenho terror de tubarões.

So don't turn around!

Então não vire!

Johnny, have you ever ridden a motorcycle?

No, but there's a first time for everything!

Não, mas tem uma primeira vez pra tudo!

Sometimes you're looking for someone, or trying to find something that you lost.

Às vezes você está procurando alguém, ou tentando achar algo que você perdeu.

Use this phrase to ask for help.

Use esta frase pra pedir ajuda.

Have you seen johnny yet today? He's never late!

Have you seen Johnny yet today? Ele nunca atrasa!

No. He said something about riding a motorcycle yesterday.

Não. Ele falou alguma coisa sobre andar de moto ontem.

Have you seen my mommy?

Excuse me! Have you seen this little girl?

Com licença! Have you seen this little girl?

Honey, have you seen my keys?

Querido, have you seen my keys?

I think I saw them in the bedroom.

Acho que vi no quarto.

Dear, have you seen my glasses?

Querida, have you seen my glasses?

Yes, I have! They're exactly where they are supposed to be!

Sim, vi! Estão exatamente onde devem estar!

On the table?

Em cima da mesa?

Does someone have a problem, and they can't find a solution?

Alguém tem um problema, e não consegue achar uma solução?

Use this phrase to offer advice.

Use esta frase pra oferecer conselho.

The computer isn't working!

O computador não está funcionando!

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

She just won't listen!

Ela simplesmente não escuta!

Hmmm... Have you tried apologizing?

I'm so tired!

Estou tão cansado!

Have you tried going to bed earlier?

Sometimes you want to ask someone about amounts of money,  time, and other things.

Às vezes você quer perguntar a alguém sobre quantidades de dinheiro, tempo, e outras coisas.

Check out these examples!

Confira esses exemplos!

My dear, dinner is in half an hour.

Querida, o jantar é em meia hora.

How many cookies have you had?

Umm... more than none and less than lots?

Hum... mais que zero e menos que muito?

Honey, how much have we spent on groceries this week?

Querido, how much have we spent on groceries this week?

I think we have spent five hundred dollars so far.

Acho que gastamos quinhentos dólares até agora.

How many countries have you traveled to?

I have been to about eleven countries!

Estive em uns onze países!

These are some of the most common ways to use present perfect.

Estas são algumas das formas mais comuns de usar o present perfect.

How many of these phrases have you used?

Quantas dessas frases você já usou?

Have you ever used present perfect in a conversation? Today's a good day to try!

Have you ever used present perfect in a conversation? Hoje é um bom dia pra tentar!

Thanks for watching!

Obrigado por assistir!

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