Present perfect simple tense

• The present perfect tense is an English verb tense used for past actions that are related to or continue into the present, such as ongoing actions or changes over time.
• You can recognize the present perfect tense by the auxiliary verbs (or helper verbs) have and has.

  Example: I have gone fishing since I was a child.

• The present perfect tense is commonly used for actions continuing from the past, recently completed actions, repeated actions, or emphasizing changes and achievements.

  Examples: He has just left. They have grown so much.

• For negatives in the present perfect tense, add not after the auxiliary verb.
  Present perfect tense examples

  Example: I have not slept well. For questions, place the auxiliary verb before the subject. Example: Have you seen this movie?

• The present perfect tense cannot be used with specific times.

  Use it with broader time ranges or general contexts.

Of all the English verb tenses, the present perfect is one of the most complicated because there’s not always a dire

verb in present perfect continuous tense

verb in present perfect simple