PRESENT PERFECT

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Definition:

Present perfect tense is an english verb tense used for past actions that are related to or continue into
the present. Such as actions that are still continuing or that indicate a change over time. It’s easily
recognized by the axiliary verbs/helper verbs (have, has, as in) For example: “I have gone fishing since I
was a child.”

Structure:

Positive structure: Subject + have/has + past participle + (.)

For example: Jamie + has + eaten today

Negative structure: Subject + haven’t/hasn’t + past participle + (.)

Example: Jamie + hasn’t + eaten today.

Interogative structure: Haven’t/hasn’t + Subject + Past Participle + (?)

Examples: Has + Jamie + eaten today?

Examples:

(+) I have done all of my homework today.

(-) I haven’t done all of my homework today.

(?) Have I done all of my homework today?

Answers to Exercise 3 Page 1 (on PDF), Page 85 (on Book)

2. Have you ever stayed, have, have stayed

3. Have you ever met, haven’t, have never met

4. Has Tom ever visited, has, has visited

5. Has Ann ever been, hasn’t, has never been, hasn’t been