Identify the correct present perfect form of the verb "to eat.&qu...
The present perfect tense of "to eat" is "has/have eaten," which indicates an action that started in the past and continues or has consequences in the present.
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Identify the correct present perfect form of the verb "to eat.&qu...
Understanding Present Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present. It is formed using "have" or "has" plus the past participle of the verb.
Correct Form of "To Eat"
The verb "to eat" has the following forms:
- Base form: eat
- Past simple: ate
- Past participle: eaten
In the context of the present perfect tense, the correct construction is:
- Subject + have/has + past participle
Why Option B is Correct
- Subject Agreement: The choice between "have" and "has" depends on the subject. "Has" is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
- Past Participle: The correct past participle of "to eat" is "eaten".
Therefore, for a third-person singular subject, the correct present perfect form is:
- He/She/It has eaten.
Analysis of Other Options
- Option A: Have eated
- Incorrect because "eated" is not a valid form (the correct form is "eaten").
- Option C: Is eating
- This is the present continuous tense, not the present perfect.
- Option D: Had eaten
- This is the past perfect tense, which indicates an action completed before another past action.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option B: "Has eaten," as it accurately reflects the present perfect tense of the verb "to eat" when used with a third-person singular subject.