Present Perfect Tense
Definition/Introduction
Present Perfect: This perfective may be a verb
tense wont to express actions that occurred at a non-specific time. this
perfective is additionally wont to express actions that started within the past
but still this.
Structure of Sentence
Main verb: Past Participle of 3rd form of a verb.
Auxiliary verb: Has/Have
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► Note:
• If the subject of the sentence is "He, She, It" or singular noun then we use helping verb"Has" in the sentence.
• If the subject of the sentence is "We, They" or plural noun then we use helping verb"Have" in the sentence.
The Present Perfect Tense is used to Explain:
• An action or situation that started within the past and continues within the present. I even have lived in Bristol since 1984 (= and that I still do.)
• An action performed during a period that has not yet finished. She has been to the cinema twice in the week (= and therefore the week isn't over yet.)
• A repeated action in an unspecified period between the past and now. we've visited Portugal several times.
• An action that was completed within the very recent past, expressed by 'just'. I even have just finished my work.
• An action when the time isn't important. He has read 'War and Peace'. (= the results of his reading is important).
Positive Sentence
Subject + Auxiliary verb + Main verb + Object
Subject + Has/Have(helping verb) + Past Participle(3rd form of verb) + Object.
► Example:
• They had made an idea for starting a business.
• He has gone home.
• They have helped us.
• You have made a gorgeous painting.
• He has bought a camera.
• I have finished all of my tasks.
• She has given me her book.
• He has received my letter.
• You have done a pleasant job.
• I have eaten my meal.
• The guests have arrived.
Negative Sentence
Subject + Auxiliary verb + Main verb + Object
Subject + Has/Have(helping verb) + NOT + Past Participle(3rd form of verb) + Object.
► Example:
• I have not gone to Pakistan.
• She has not come.
• I have not written a letter.
• He has not started a business.
• They have not called us.
• They have not enjoyed the party.
• He has not brought the chair.
• She had not applied for school.
• You have not asked me for help.
• He has not completed his work.
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Interrogative Sentence
Auxiliary verb + Subject + Main verb + Object
Has/Have(helping verb) + Subject + Past Participle(3rd form of verb) + Object.
► Example:
• Have you seen my new camera?
• Has the guest arrived?
• Has she taken admission to the college?
• Have they gone to their university?
• Has he ever helped you?
• Has she bought a chair?
• Have I sent you a message?
• Have the youngsters eaten their food?
• Have they helped a game?
• Has he finished his work?
• Has she brought her laptop?
Exercise of Present Perfect Tense
- I _______ written articles on different topics.
- He _______ read various sorts of books.
- They _________ played football.
- She has _______ coffee.
- He _________ to the library.
- We have _________ during this market.
- We have _________ movies during this Cineplex.
- _________ have shopped therein market.
- I have ________ different sorts of songs, especially modern ones.
- I have ________to melodious songs.
- He has ________around the world.
- They have _________cricket therein field.
- The poet _________written romantic poems.
- The lyricist has _________realistic songs.
- ________ you listened to realistic songs?
- I have _______ quarreled with you.
- ________you been to the present place before?
- I have ________him to try to to the task.
- My mom has _______ beef with cabbage.
- I ________ watched the match on television.
► Answer
1. have 2. has 3. have 4. taken 5. has gone 6. shopped 7. watched 8. You 9. sung 10. sung11. traveled 12. played 13. has 14. written 15. Have 16. not 17. Have 18. helped 19. cooked 20. have.
Present Perfect Tense in English | For Students
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