Brief introduction of the use of present perfect tense for intermediate students of English.

1. PRESENT PERFECT
Form and uses

2. Present Perfect
FORM
AUXILIARY VERB + PAST PARTICIPLE
I have been to London three times.
She has seen the film.
They have gone to school by bus.

3. Present Perfect
AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
SUBJECT + VERB + COMPLEMENT
I have studied a lot for this exam.
She has eaten all the food!
We have met before.

4. Present Perfect
NEGATIVE SENTENCES
SUBJECT + AUX+ NOT +PAST PARTICIPLE +
COMPLEMENT
I haven’t (have +not) studied a lot for this
exam.
She hasn’t (has + not) eaten anything!
We haven’t met before.

5. Present Perfect
yes/no ?
AUX + SUBJECT + PAST PARTICIPLE (+
COMPLEMENT)?
Have you seen my new coat? Yes, I have /
No, I haven’t
Has she phoned her mother? Yes, she has /
No, she hasn’t
Have they finished their homework? Yes,
they have / No, they haven’t

6. Present Perfect
WH- ?
WH + AUX + SUBJECT + PAST PARTICIPLE
(+ COMPLEMENT)?
Where have you been?
What has she bought?
How much money have you spent on that
car?

7. Present Perfect
WHEN DO WE USE THE
PRESENT PERFECT TENSE?

8. Present Perfect
To talk about experiences and things that
happened before now.
The time is not specified or important.
They have always lived here.
We have met before.

9. Present Perfect
To talk about recent events or an action which
started in the past and continues now.
They have been married for 15 years.
He has written two books and is working on
another one.

10. Present Perfect
For something that happened in the past but is
still important at the time of speaking.
I can’t get in the house. I’ve lost my keys.
She isn’t here. She’s gone shopping.

11. Present Perfect
KEYWORDS

12. Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
Scientists have recently discovered the cure for
migraines.
I have just met your cousin.
I have travelled to 3 continents so far.
Where have you been up to now?

13. Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
Have you ever been to Denmark?
I have never eaten sushi.

14. Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
I haven’t finished my homework yet.
I have already passed all my exams!

15. Present Perfect
EXAMPLES
They have been married for 10 years.
They have been married since 2000.

16. Present Perfect
BE CAREFUL!
Don’t use present perfect with an adverbial
which refers to finished past time.
We have bought a car last month.
Use a simple past instead
We bought a car last month.

17. Present Perfect
NOW YOU TRY!!
From English Grammar Online 4U
Present perfect / simple past
1. exercise 1
2. exercise 2
3. exercise 3

18. Present Perfect
NOW YOU TRY!!
From englishpage.com
Present perfect / simple past
1. exercise 1
2. exercise 2

19. PRESENT PERFECT
Form and uses