Present Perfect - Advanced (B2) Quiz

1. Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect Passive?

The report has been completed.

The report has been complete.

The report has completed.

The report have been completed.

2. In academic writing, which is correct for citing recent research?

Smith (2020) argued that climate change affects migration.

Smith (2020) has argued that climate change affects migration.

Smith (2020) is arguing that climate change affects migration.

Smith (2020) will argue that climate change affects migration.

3. "I've lost my keys" vs "I lost my keys" - What is the main difference?

There is no difference in meaning.

"I've lost" is American English, "I lost" is British English.

"I've lost" implies they are still lost; "I lost" is just a past event.

"I've lost" is more formal than "I lost".

4. Which sentence correctly uses Present Perfect in a time clause?

After I will finish this, I'll help you.

After I've finished this, I'll help you.

After I finishing this, I'll help you.

After I finish this, I helped you.

5. In journalism, why is Present Perfect often used in headlines?

It's shorter than Past Simple.

It's grammatically more correct.

It sounds more professional.

It creates immediacy and relevance to the present.

6. Choose the correct passive form: "Someone has stolen my car."

My car has stolen.

My car has been stolen.

My car is stolen.

My car was been stolen.

7. Which describes a gradual change correctly?

The climate has been getting warmer.

The climate got warmer.

The climate is getting warmer yesterday.

The climate will get warmer.

8. In formal business correspondence, which is most appropriate?

We got your application.

We received your application.

We have received your application.

We are receiving your application.

9. Which sentence is INCORRECT?

I've worked here for five years.

I've visited Paris in 2019.

Technology has transformed our lives.

The company has announced new measures.

10. "The team has been working on this for months" emphasizes:

When the work started.

When the work will finish.

The sustained effort and persistence.

The completion of the work.

11. For a historical figure like Darwin, which is correct in academic writing?

Darwin discovered evolution in the 19th century.

Darwin has discovered evolution in the 19th century.

Darwin is discovering evolution in the 19th century.

Darwin has been discovering evolution in the 19th century.

12. Which phrase is commonly used in formal announcements?

Changes were made to the schedule.

Changes are made to the schedule.

Changes will be made to the schedule.

Changes have been made to the schedule.

13. "You look tired. Have you been working late?" - What does this imply?

You worked late yesterday.

Recent activity is still visible/affecting you now.

You will work late in the future.

You always work late.

14. British English: "I've already finished." American English equivalent:

I've already been finishing.

I'm already finished.

I already finished.

I will already finish.

15. Which sentence correctly describes the current state of knowledge?

Much has been written about this topic.

Much was written about this topic.

Much is written about this topic.

Much will be written about this topic.

16. "The city has become very expensive" vs "The city is very expensive" - What's the difference?

They mean exactly the same thing.

Present Perfect emphasizes the change; Present Simple states the current fact.

Present Perfect is more formal.

Present Simple is grammatically incorrect here.

17. Which expresses accumulated professional experience correctly?

I work in this field for 15 years.

I am working in this field for 15 years.

I worked in this field for 15 years.

I've worked in this field for 15 years.

18. "Once they've arrived, we can start" - Why Present Perfect here?

It sounds more polite.

It's talking about the past.

It emphasizes completion before the next action can begin.

It's more formal than Past Simple.

19. "Little attention has been paid to this aspect" - This is an example of:

Expressing recent news.

Describing the current state of knowledge in academic writing.

Formal business correspondence.

Expressing personal experience.

20. "Researchers have been investigating this question for decades" emphasizes:

Sustained research activity over time.

The completion of the research.

When the research started.

The results of the research.