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Mastering the Present Perfect Tense in English

Learn the Present Perfect Tense with examples and usage explanations. Understand when and how to use this tense effectively in English. Includes time expressions and a comparison to Past Simple.

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Mastering the Present Perfect Tense in English

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  1. PresentPerfectTense • Have +V (third form) • Has +V (third form) • - I have written all these books.

  2. We use it: • When the time of the action in the past is not known or not given. • When a past action has results in the present. for example: She has already won Wimbledon. or: They haven’t done it.

  3. Present PerfectHave I has + past participle I've just washedthe dishes, fed the dog and cookeddinner. What have you done, George?

  4. Spelling Stop –stopped study – studied type - typed Prefer – preferred play – played smoke - smoked

  5. Time expressions • - just, ever, never, already, yet, always, • - how long, so far, for, since, recently.

  6. Present Perfect Just, ever, never, yet, always, how long, for, recently. Past Simple Yesterday, last night, last week, last month, last year, ago, then, when, in 1973 etc. Present Perfect versus Past Simple

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