Present Perfect

A result that matters now; experience without a date.

S + have/has + V3

Result relevant now, life experience, actions continuing from the past. Markers: already, yet, just, ever, never, since, for.

Examples

  • I have finished the report.
  • She has never been to Lisbon.
  • Have you seen this email?

  • I have finish the report.

    I have finished the report.

    have/has must be followed by the past participle: finished.

Common mistakes

  • Present Perfect with a finished past time: I have seen him yesterday → I saw him yesterday.
Practice