The document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It is used to talk about experiences without mentioning when they occurred, actions that began in the past and continue in the present, and past actions that have present results. Examples are provided for forming positive and negative sentences in the present perfect tense, asking yes/no and information questions, and using words like already, yet, for, and since with the tense.
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2. When to use Present PerfectWhen to use Present Perfect
Tense?Tense?
1)We use the Present Perfect Tense to talk
about experiences. It is important if we have
done it in our lives or not. It is not
important when we did it.
Examples
I have been abroad two times.
Anna has never broken a leg.
Have you ever eaten sushi?
Tip! We often use never and ever with the
Present Perfect Tense to talk about
experience.
3. 2)We use the Present Perfect Tense to
talk about an action which started in the
past and continuous up to now.
Examples
I have been a teacher for more than ten
years.
We haven't seen Janine since Friday.
How long have you been at this school?
Tip! We often use since and for to say
how long the action has lasted.
4. 3)We also use the Present Perfect Tense to
talk about a past action that has the result in
the present.
Examples
I have lost my wallet. = I don't have it now.
Jimmy has gone to South America. = He isn't
here now.
Have you finished your homework? = Is your
homework ready?
Tip! We often use just, already and yet
with the Present Perfect Tense for an action
in the past with the result in the present.
5. How to form Present PerfectHow to form Present Perfect
Tense?Tense?
We make the Present Perfect tense with the correct
form of the auxiliary verb have (have/has) and the
third form (past participle) of the main verb.
To form the past participle of the regular verbs, we
add ed to the infinitive.
Examples:
I have worked as a secretary for two years.
Have you ever visited the Disneyland?
The film hasn't started yet.
Tip! You may see The English Irregular Verbs to
learn how we form the past simple (second form) and
past participles (third form) of some English verbs.
6. Present Perfect - PositivePresent Perfect - Positive
SentencesSentences
I have = ´ve been to Moscow.
You have = ´ve finished the exercise.
He Has = ´s just gone home.
She Has = ´s already had a holiday this
year.
It Has = ´s broken!
We have = ´ve seen this film before.
They have = ´ve bought a new car.
7. Present Perfect - NegativePresent Perfect - Negative
SentencesSentences
I Have not =
haven't
been abroad yet.
You Have not =
haven't
answered my
question.
He Has not = hasn't been home for five
years.
She Has not = hasn't found a new job.
It Has not = hasn't finished yet.
We Have not =
haven't
worked on a farm.
They Have not =
haven't
seen each other for
ages.
8. Present Perfect - Yes/NoPresent Perfect - Yes/No
QuestionsQuestions
Have I ever done it before?
Have you been to the cinema
recently?
Has he worked here long?
Has she already sent the fax?
Has it ever been in a crash?
Have we done it right?
Have they gone home yet?
9. Present Perfect - InformationPresent Perfect - Information
QuestionsQuestions
What have I done?
How long have you been here?
How many
times
has he been married?
What countries has she visited?
Where has it been?
How long have we been together?
Where have they worked?
10. Already and YetAlready and Yet
Already means that something
happened earlier than we expected.
With Present Perfect already usually
goes after have or has and before the
main verb.
Yet means that something that we
expected has happened or hasn't
happened. We usually put it at the end
of a sentence.
Examples
- We've already had our breakfast.
- When are you going to do your
homework?
- But I've already done it!
- Do you want a cup of coffee?
- No, thanks. I've already had one."
Examples
- Has the post arrived yet?
- Have you done your homework?
- Not yet.
- Haven't you got ready yet? Look at
the time!
11. For and SinceFor and Since
We use Present Perfect tense to talk about action
which started in the past and continues up to the
present.
Examples
I have had this computer for about a year.
How long have you been at this school?
I haven't seen Julia since September.
We use for with a period
of time, for example: a
few days, half an hour, two
years.
We use since with the
time when the action
started, for example: last
year, June 8, I met you.