The Present Perfect Tense ( auxiliary has/have + past participle of verb) is used when we wish to express the idea that some activity that took place in the past or a situation that originated in the past but it has connection with the present in some way.
Present Perfect Tense : Form
The Present Perfect Tense is formed with the present tense of have + the past participle (of the verb).
| Form | Affirmative | Question | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I have worked. | Have I worked? | I have not worked. |
| You | You have worked. | Have you worked? | You have not worked. |
| He/She/It | He/She/It has worked. | Has he/she/it worked? | He/She/It has not worked. |
| We | We have worked. | Have we worked? | We have not worked. |
| They | They have worked. | Have they worked? | They have not worked. |
Present Perfect Tense : Use
We use Present Perfect Tense to indicate completed activities in the immediate past (with just).
- She has just gone out.
- The clock has just struck twelve.
The Present Perfect Tense is used for past actions whose time is not definite or not given.
- Mukesh has been to Dubai.
- Have you seen ‘Romeo and Juliet ‘?
The Present Perfect Tense is used for recent actions that have results in the present or past actions or events that are connected with the present in some way.
- I have cut my finger. (It is bleeding now.)
- The lift has broken down. (We have to use the stairs to go up.)
Present Perfect Tense Adverbs or Adverb Phrases
Here are some common adverbs that are often used in sentences in the Present Perfect Tense:
1. Already
2. Just
3. Yet
4. Ever
5. Never
6. Recently
7. Lately
8. So far
9. Till now
Present Perfect Tense Examples
1. I have already finished my homework.
2. She has just completed her project.
3. Have you finished your dinner yet?
4. Have you ever visited the Taj Mahal?
5. I have never been to Goa.
6. We have recently started learning Sanskrit.
7. Lately, I have been feeling stressed about exams.
8. He has already read that book.
9. Have you just arrived at school?
10. They have yet to submit their assignments.
11. I have never tasted spicy Indian food.
12. I have never visited Kerala.
13. She has already eaten lunch.
14. Have you ever watched that movie?
15. We have yet to explore all the historical sites in India.
16. He has never met a famous Bollywood actor.
17. I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
18. Have you just completed your science project?
19. She has already bought tickets for the concert.
20. We have recently celebrated Diwali.
21. Lately, I have been studying for my exams.
22. Have you ever ridden an elephant?
23. I have never tried Indian sweets.
24. She has just arrived from Mumbai.
25. Have you already finished your summer vacation homework?
26. They have yet to visit the Red Fort.
27. I have never visited the Golden Temple.
28. Have you just returned from your trip?
29. We have never traveled by train.
30. She has already learned how to speak Hindi fluently.
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