present perfect tense

1. Present
Perfect Tense
Finished actions or
situations
Unfinished actions or
situations
· “How Long”
I’ve known julie for ten years (I met
her ten years ago and I still know
her).We have lived here since 2004
· With “since” and “for”often with
stative verbs.
Life Experience
I’ve been to Mexico.
She has never studied
Japanese.
· Often with “never” and
“ever”.
Unfinished Time Word
She’s had lunch today.
We’ve seen Lucky this
week.
Present Result
I’ve lost my keys!
John has missed the bus,so
he’ll be late.
I’ve already done my
homework.