This flashcard explains that the present perfect is used for an action that started in the past and continues into the present, with the hobby (origami) still being relevant.
Ce flashcard explique que le present perfect est utilisé pour une action qui a commencé dans le passé et continue dans le présent, le hobby (origami) étant toujours d'actualité.
| Task | Origami _________ (to be) his hobby since childhood. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | is |
| b | has been |
| c | is being |
| d | was |
| comment | The action in this sentence started in the Past (childhood) and continues in the Present. It means that he is still fond of origami. In this case we should use the Present Perfect Tense: has/have + Verb (-ed/Past Participle) |
| topic | present tenses |
| level | 2 |
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