Present perfect

 
We form the present perfect tense with the verb have(I, you, we, they)/has(he, she,
it) and the past participle of the verb (Verb 3). The past participle is the same as the
past simple (-ed) for regular verbs. For irregular verbs, it’s the form in the 3rd column. 

FORMULA: have/has + verb 3

Present perfect use

 
We normally use the present perfect to talk about past events that have a connection
with the present; for example, news or past experiences. We can also use the present
perfect to talk about situations that started in the past, but which are still true in the
present. Check the grammar chart below:

Past simple Present perfect

Yesterday, last week, month, year, in 2005, 6 Today, this week, month, ever, never, before, just
years ago, etc. yet, already, lately, etc.
HAVE/HAS+
been To
We use been to, to say
that we went somewhere
and came back and that we
are not there anymore.
I have been to Paris before,
and I can tell you that it’s
an amazing city. (I am back
now)
My brother has been to
Venice. I am sure he can
give us some advice about
where to eat or where to
stay.
Note: We don’t always
use to
I have never been abroad.
(not… been to… )
gone To been In
We use gone to, to say We use been in, to give
that we went somewhere information about how long
and we are still there. we have been somewhere.
A: Where is your sister A: How long have you been
Sam? in California?
B: She has gone to the B: I have been in San
market, she will be home Francisco for six years and
soon. never thought of going
back to my homeland.
Note:
As you can understand, we
cannot use subject
pronouns (I and We) with
"gone to" as it wouldn't
make sense to ask
someone if he / she is
somewhere else or in front
of us.
I have been to London.
I have gone to London. ("I
am in London."?)
 Past Simple or Present Perfect Exercises

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