The Present Perfect

Here is a brief review of the form and function of the present perfect tense.

•     The present perfect is used when the time period has not finished:

I have seen three movies this week. (This week has not finished yet.)

•     The present perfect is often used when the time is not mentioned:

Gerry has failed his exam again.

•     The present perfect is often used when the time is recent:

Ikuko has just arrived in Victoria.

•     The present perfect is often used with for and since.

Greg has lived here for 20 years.
Greg has lived here since 1978.

• The present perfect is formed like this:

    have plus past participle


When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can go on to the exercises.