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Present Perfect Simple Tense

1. Formation

The Present Perfect Simple tense is formed using:

Subject + have/has + past participle

Examples:

• I have eaten breakfast today.
• She has visited France twice.
• They have finished their homework.

2. Uses of the Present Perfect Simple

A. Actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past

The exact time is not mentioned because it is not important.

• I have seen that movie before.
• He has lost his keys.
• They have traveled to Japan.

B. Experiences in life

This tense is used for life experiences.

• She has met a famous actor.
• I have never tried sushi.
• We have visited many countries.

C. Recent actions with a result in the present

Something that just happened and affects the present.

• I have just finished my homework.
• She has broken her phone.
• They have cleaned the house.

D. Actions that started in the past and continue now

• I have lived here for five years.
• She has worked at this company since 2020.
• They have known each other for a long time.

3. Common Time Expressions

• Just – I have just finished lunch.
• Already – She has already done her homework.
• Yet – They haven't arrived yet.
• Ever – Have you ever been to Canada?
• Never – I have never eaten sushi.
• For – We have lived here for five years.
• Since – She has worked here since 2019.

4. Differences Between Present Perfect and Past Simple