"Pragmatics makes grammar come alive". - David Crystal
Pragmatics definition : the branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the contexts in which it is used, including such matters as deixis, the taking of turns in conversation, text organization, presupposition, and implicature.
Aim: Practising the use of the Present perfect tense to discuss experiences, practising the correct pronunciation of participles and of course, activating new vocabulary through discussion questions.
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Before we start : Let's warm up with this exercise : Can you recall the correct form of the verb ( the participle form ) and its pronunciation ?
1. I have .... (buy) some flowers for my fiance.
2. I have .... (hear) the good news from Daniel.
3. Samuel has .... (read) my report.
4. They have .... (speak) Spanish.
5. He has .... (understand) what I mean.
6. I have .... (forget) to lock the door.
7. She has .... (have) some financial problems.
8. Anderson has .... (lose) his calculator.
9. They have .... (swim) across the river.
10. My mother has .... (give up) smoking.
11. I have .... (tell) him that I don’t like parties.
12. We have .... (spend) all of our money.
13. Jason has .... (drink) too much soda.
14. The children have .... (write) their homework.
15. He has .... (keep) his promise.
16. I have .... (choose) to stay at home.
17. The meeting has .... (begin) very late.
18. My brother has .... (fly) to San Francisco.
19. Have you already .... (meet) her?
20. Have you ever .... (think) about moving to another city?
21. Have you ever...(fall) asleep in class?
22.Have you ever...(go) surfing?