PRESENT PERFECT EXPLAINED !!!
· RMA
Present Perfect
The present perfect is different from the past simple. We use ‘have’ or ‘has’ + the past participle (verb 3), generally for the following reasons:
1. Talking about the present in relation to the past; usually to discuss duration and experience. For example:
Q: How long have you worked for HP?
A: I‘ve worked for HP for 10 years.
2. Asking or talking about an experience, rather than the exact time of a finished action. For example:
Q: Have you ever been to China?
A: Yes, I’ve been to China 3 times.
I haven’t seen the new 007 film yet.
3. To discuss recent events that affect the present. For example:
I’ve just seen James, he seems very angry!
The singer and actor, Prince has died.
4. To discuss a collection of actions which are not yet totally finished. For example:
I’ve spoken to Bill about the problem, but I still need to talk to Mary about this issue.
Q: Have you telephoned the Hong Kong office yet?
A: No, I haven’t – I haven’t had time. I’ll do it now.