The Perfect Tenses
The Perfect Tenses: grammar rules, examples and when to use.
present perfect
past perfect
future perfect
The Present Perfect
The Formation of the Present Perfect
auxiliary verb to have (have/has) + Participle II
(the present tense of the verb to have + the past participle of the main verb.)
Affirmative | Interrogative | Negative |
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I have worked. He has worked. She has worked. It has worked. We have worked. You have worked. They have worked. | Have I worked? Has he worked? Has she worked? Has it worked? Have we worked? Have you worked? Have they worked? | I have not worked. He has not worked. She has not worked. It has not worked. We have not worked. You have not worked. They have not worked. |
The Present Perfect denotes:
1) a completed action closely connected with the present when the time os the action is indefinite.
Key example:
Mr. Smith has finished his work. He can rest now.
For study:
- Mrs. Smith had laid the table. The family are having dinner.
- Granny has prepared a surprise. Everybody is looking forward to it.
- Granny has baked a layer cake. The family are enjoying it.
- Jane has cleared the table. She can do her lessons now.
- Little Kate has gone for a walk. It is quiet in the house.
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