Description of the meaning / use of the target structure
The present perfect tense in "has only existed" indicates that something began in the past (in 2005) and continues to be relevant in the present. It emphasizes the ongoing connection to the present.
The present perfect tense in "has only existed" indicates that something began in the past (in 2005) and continues to be relevant in the present. It emphasizes the ongoing connection to the present.
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Strategies to clarify and check aspects of meaning
Provide additional sentences illustrating the use of the present perfect tense and its distinction from other tenses.
Use visual aids or timelines to help learners understand the concept of an action starting in the past and continuing to the present.
Encourage learners to create their own sentences using the present perfect tense.
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