PRESENT PERFECT

THE PRESENT PERFECT IS USED TO TALK ABOUT PAST

OR SITUATIONS THAT HAVE CONNECTION WITH THE
PRESENT.

• It is formed as this:

The verb have + past participle; example:

I have never met him before.

She’ve been in Guasave this weekend
I have already studied for my exam.
We’ve stayed in the pool since 3 o’clock.
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WE OFTEN USE THE PRESENT PERFECT
TO GIVE “NEW” INFORMATION.

• I’ ve hurt my leg.

• Has Michael arrived yet?

• Spain has won the World Cup!

WE ALSO USE THE PRESENT PERFECT TO TALK
ABOUT A REPEATED PAST EVENT THAT MAY
HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.

• Brazil has won the World Cup five times.

• The doctor has saved many lives.

• I have gone to the gym 3 times this week.

 WE OFTEN USE THE PRESENT PERFECT TO TALK
ABOUT A SITUATION THAT BEGAN IN THE PAST
AND CONTINUES UP TO THE PRESENT OR
FUTURE
• I’ve been married for almost ten years.

• John hasn’t lived alone since 2010

• She has been working at Linguatec for 3 years

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