Present Perfect

Present Perfect

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Introduction to Present Perfect

Present perfect is a verb tense used to describe actions or events that occurred at an unspecified time in the past or have ongoing relevance to the present. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Uses of Present Perfect

Present perfect is commonly used to talk about experiences, accomplishments, and changes that have happened in someone's life. It can also be used to describe actions that began in the past and continue up until now, or to talk about recent events that have an impact on the present.

Difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple

While both present perfect and past simple are used to talk about past events, they differ in their focus. Past simple is used to describe specific actions or events that occurred at a definite time in the past, while present perfect is more concerned with the present result or consequence of those actions.

I have eaten too many tacos. I'm full.

I ate some tacos last night.

Past participle verbs

I You We They

HAVE

Regular verbs = end with ED

• start
• load
• end
• work
• train

• started
• loaded
• ended
• worked
• trained

Irregular verbs = almost always change

He She It

• be
• cut
• break
• take
• choose

• been
• cut
• broken
• taken
• chosen

HAS

Contractions

I've You've We've They've

I You We They

HAVE

He's She's It's

He She It

HAS

Structure

Affirmative

Sub. + have/has + pp verb + compl.

I have seen this movie.

Negative

Sub. + have/has + not + pp verb + compl.

He has not given me the keys 🗝.

Have/Has + sub. + pp verb + compl + ?

Yes/No Questions

Have you finished the report?

Yes, I have.

No, I haven't.

QW + have/has + sub. + pp verb + compl + ?

Information Questions

Where has she been all day?

Present perfect with ever, never, for, and since.

Have you ever been to England?

I've never had the opportunity.

I've worked here since 2019. I really like my job.

I've worked here for more than 3 years.

Quiz

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