PRESENT PERFECT

Present perfect

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ALREADY We use already in + sentences to say that something happened before now usually earlier than we expected. - He's already finished his test. - I have already met her. - The train has already left the station

Unfinished situations

1. We've been married for 20 years 2. I've lived in this house all my life 3. We have been very busy lately 4. She has been sick for 3 days 5. I've recently started my studies

BEFORE To describe an experience we have (+) or haven't (-)had, we may use "before" - I think I have seen this film before - Your behavior is odd, I haven't seen you like this before - I guess I have visited this place before

YET We use yet in (-) and (?) sentences. We place it at the end of the sentence. - Have you washed the dishes yet? - I haven't called him yet - She hasn't arrived yet

Have you ever played the piano out of curiosity? Have you ever had the desire to play any musical instrument?

Have you ever gone on a trip by motorbike? Have you ever had fun riding a motorcycle with someone else?

FOR we use for + a period of time. Ex: for two weeks, for one year, for ten days, for a few hours. - we have been her for a few hours - They've been married for ten years - I've studied English for 5 years

Have you ever wondered if there's anything you can do to stand out from the crowd? Have you ever considered doing something despite the potential risks?

COMMON MISTAKES We use present perfect, and not present simple for actions or situations that started in the past and are still true now. - We’ve been friends since first grade. (NOT We are friends since first grade.) - They’ve been married for 10 years. (NOT They are married since 10 years ago.)

SINCE we use since + a moment in the past. Ex: since I was born, since 10 o'clock, since last weekend. - we have been here since five o'clock - They've been married since 10 years - I've studied English since January of this year

Describe experiences

1. We've been to Spain 2. This the best food I've ever tried 3. I have seen this film three times 4. I have worked as the main manager for two companies 5. She's visited the main cities in Europe

JUST We use just in + sentences to say that something happened very recently like minutes ago. - He looks happy because he's just got married. - I have just finished my homework. - They just arrived at the airport

Have you ever ridden in a hot air ballon? Have you ever considered experiencing the feeling of riding in one?

I have been to Italy I haven't talked to my friend for long time Have you visited your grandparents? yes, I have no, I haven't

Past recent events

1. She's had an accident 2. I have seen a good movie recently 3. I've passed the exam

HOW LONG we use "how long" in questions to ask about the duration of an action or situation. - How long have you been a teacher? - How long have you studied English? - How long has she worked for the company?

Describe achievements

1. I have finished my studies at school. 2. I have fluently learned another language. 3. she has finished the homework. 4. They have become the best players in the championship. 5. He has recorded a new song.

Have you ever gone scuba diving? Have you ever considered experiencing the feeling of scuba diving?

NEVER To describe an experience we haven't had, we may use "never" - She has never been late - I have never been on the beach - I've never talked to her

EVER When we want to ask if someone has experienced something at least once in their life, we can use "ever" - Have you ever read this book? - Have you ever been to Spain? - Have you ever seen this film?

Have you ever visited a castle? Have you ever considered exploring a castle?

I have lived here for five years. → (I started living here 5 years ago, and I still live here now.) She has worked here since 2020. → (She started in 2020, and she still works here.) I have visited Paris. → I went there sometime before now. They have been together for five years. → Started in the past, still true now. We have moved to a new house. → Recent action — result: we recently moved and we live there now.

You’ll see short situations. Write a possible explanation using the Present Perfect. example: Situation: The floor is wet. ✅ Someone has spilled water. ✅ It has rained. 1. She is crying 2. The computer screen is black 3. The students are exhausted 4. There's broken glass on the floor 5. The window is broken, and the cat is gone 6. The lights are off, and everyone is hiding behind the sofa 7. The student is blissful 8. The girl is holding flowers in her hands and hugging a man