Introduction
In this lesson we will discuss about present perfect tense with all uses and definition one by one with all examples. That’s will be improve your knowledge about English grammar . We will discuss all crucial points and other things that are used in Present Perfect Tense .When discussing something that happened in the past but is still significant now, the present perfect tense is employed. Saying, “I’ve done this,” implies that even if it occurred in the past, it still matters or has an impact on the present. We utilize it to discuss changes that have occurred over time or to exchange experiences. Now we will move toward the main topic Present perfect tense.
Define Present Perfect Tense
The verb tense known as the present perfect is used to describe acts that took place at an arbitrary time. Actions that have their origins in the past but continue into the present are also expressed in the present perfect tense.
For example:
- He has finished his homework. (The action of finishing the homework happened at some point before now and is relevant now because the homework is complete.)
- We have lived here for ten years.(They started living here ten years ago and still live here.)
- I have visited Paris three times. (The visits happened at different times in the past, and the experience is relevant now.)
- She has lost his keys. (The keys were lost at some point in the past, and the effect is that he still doesn’t have them now.)
- We have seen that movie before.(The action of seeing the movie happened in the past, and it’s relevant now because we know the movie.)
- They have completed the project. (The project was completed in the past, and it’s relevant now because the project is done.)
Formula :
The general formula of the present perfect tense is as described below:
| Subject + have/has + past participle + the rest of the sentences |
he structure of the present perfect tense can be analysed with reference to positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative types of sentences. Have a look at the table given below for a closer look at the same.
Structure of the Present Perfect Tense |
Positive Sentences :
Subject + have/has + past participle + the rest of the sentence
Examples
- They have eaten lunch.
- He has cleaned her room.
- We have watched that movie.
- They have finished our homework.
- She has played soccer today.
- I have lost my keys.
- He has found his phone.
- We have started a new job.
- They have seen that show before.
- She has cooked dinner.
Negative Sentences :
Subject + have/has + not + past participle + the rest of the sentence
Examples
- I haven’t eaten lunch.
- He hasn’t called me.
- We haven’t finished our work.
- She hasn’t been to the park.
- They haven’t seen that movie.
- I haven’t visited that place.
- He hasn’t found his keys.
- We haven’t started the project.
- She hasn’t traveled abroad.
- They haven’t read that book.
Interrogative Sentences :
Have/has + subject + past participle + the rest of the sentence
Examples
- Have you eaten lunch?
- Has he seen that movie?
- Have they finished their work?
- Has she called you?
- Have we met before?
- Have you visited the new museum?
- Has she finished her book yet?
- Have they ever traveled to France?
- Has he called you today?
- Have they seen that movie before?
Negative Interrogative Sentences :
Have/has + subject + not + past participle + the rest of the sentence
or
Haven’t / hasn’t + subject + past participle + the rest of the sentence
Examples
- Haven’t I finished my work?
- Haven’t you finished your work?
- Hasn’t he finished his work?
- Hasn’t she finished her work?
- Haven’t they finished their work?
- Have you not finished your work?
- Has he not finished his work?
- Has she not finished her work?
- Have we not finished our work?
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