1. The Present perfect tense always refers to an action that
took place in the past but has a direct link with the present.
Use:
John has just arrived home.
(He arrived home a few moments ago)
Have you ever visited Brussels?
(From birth to the present)
I have worked for Tim Ltd. since 2007.
(I’m still working for it now)
3. a)
We have won the match
sheHas finished her homework ?
The Present perfect tense is used to talk about an action
that finished a little time ago.
We can use the adverb just between the auxiliar “have” and the participle.
today.
They haven’t phoned this morning.
Then it means that the action finished a few seconds ago.
They have just finished the race.
youHave just tidied your room?
4. b) The Present perfect tense is used to talk about your
personal experience.
Useful
adverbs: ever
(in questions)
youHave ever read The Hunger Games?
I have never read it.
never once twice
three times ten times
(in affirmative and negative
sentences)
No,
Yes, I have read it three times.