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    This document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It introduces the basic structure of the present perfect as having/has + past participle. It then lists common signal words used with the present perfect like ever, never, before. It explains that the present perfect is used to refer to an unspecified time before now. Finally, it provides examples of using the present perfect for topics like experience, change over time, accomplishments, uncompleted actions, and multiple actions at different times.

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    This document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It introduces the basic structure of the present perfect as having/has + past participle. It then lists common signal words used with the present perfect like ever, never, before. It explains that the present perfect is used to refer to an unspecified time before now. Finally, it provides examples of using the present perfect for topics like experience, change over time, accomplishments, uncompleted actions, and multiple actions at different times.

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    Present Perfect 1

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    Paulo Martins
    This document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It introduces the basic structure of the present perfect as having/has + past participle. It then lists common signal words used with the present perfect like ever, never, before. It explains that the present perfect is used to refer to an unspecified time before now. Finally, it provides examples of using the present perfect for topics like experience, change over time, accomplishments, uncompleted actions, and multiple actions at different times.

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    The Present Perfect

    Tense

    + has/have + past participle


    hasnt/havent
    + past participle
    ?
    Have/Has + S +
    past participle

    Signal Words

    ever
    never
    once
    many times
    several times
    before
    so far
    already
    yet

    Unspecified Time Before Now

    TOPIC 1 Experience

    I have been to France.

    TOPIC 2 Change Over Time

    You have grown since the last time I saw you.

    TOPIC 3 Accomplishments

    Our son has learned how to read.

    TOPIC 4 An Uncompleted Action You


    Are Expecting

    The rain hasn't stopped.

    TOPIC 5 Multiple Actions at Different


    Times

    The army has attacked that city five times.

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