A1 · Present Forms

Present perfect with ever and never

Talk about life experience with ever and never.

Learning objectives

Recognise the form and meaning of present perfect with ever and never.
Use present perfect with ever and never in controlled A1 sentences.
Identify and correct common beginner errors.
Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

Use ever mainly in questions.
Use never in affirmative verb structure with a negative meaning.

Examples

Have you ever been to Britain?
I have never smoked.
Has she ever travelled by plane?

Common mistakes

Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
Using the correct words in the wrong order.
Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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