English Articles and Present Perfect: A Short Sentence Lesson [43]

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Understand English articles and the present perfect in one short sentence: “An eighteen year old who has just passed his driving test isn’t ready to drive the family car alone.”

You’ll examine the article choices and the present perfect construction for the recently completed driving test. The word just is one of the grammar clues discussed, linking the completed action with the situation now.

This early English with short sentences lesson shows the grammar through one clear sentence. It is a concise review of articles, tense and trigger words for intermediate learners.

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