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The present perfect simple

I have been to China twice I have known my best friend since we were kids We have never had a car John has lived in Paris for ten years

NOW

(A period of time that continues from the past until now)

The present perfect simple


I have drunk two cups of coffee today I have not seen him this morning

today, this year NOW

(A period of time that has not finished at the time of speaking)

The present perfect simple


I have lost my key (i.e. I dont have it now).

NOW

(An action in the past has a result now)

The present perfect simple


Just a short time ago
(in positive sentences and questions, before the past participle)

The plane has just landed

Already in the past, maybe sooner than expected


(in positive sentences and questions, before the past participle)

I have already told everyone about the party

The present perfect simple


Yet sth expected to happen in the future
(negative sentences and questions, at the end of the clause/sentence)

Have the children come home yet? Still sth continues to the present
(negative sentences, before the auxiliary)

That survey still hasnt been published

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