Present perfect Level: beginner The present perfect is formed from the present tense of the verb have and the past participle of a verb. We use the present perfect: for something that started in the past and continues in the present: They've been married...
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Present perfect Level: beginner The present perfect is formed from the present tense of the verb have and the past participle of a verb. We use the present perfect: for something that started in the past and continues in the present: They've been married for nearly fifty years. She has lived in Liverpool all her life. when we are talking about our experience up to the present: I've seen that film before. I've played the guitar ever since I was a teenager. He has written three books and he is working on another one. We often use the adverb ever to talk about experience up to the present: My last birthday was the worst day I have ever had. and we use never for the negative form: Have you ever met George? Yes, but I've never met his wife. for something that happened in the past but is important in the present: I can't get in the house. I've lost my keys. Teresa isn't at home. I think she has gone shopping. have been and have gone We use have/has been when someone has gone to a place
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