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A2

The present perfect (have + past participle)

A past action connected to now — and when not to use it.

Form: have / has + past participle (worked, seen, been…). It connects the past to the present.

UseExampleMeaning
Experience (no date)I've been to London.at some time in my life
Present resultI've lost my keys.I don't have them now
Unfinished periodI've drunk three coffees today.today isn't over
just / already / yetShe's just left. Have you finished yet?very recent / expected
  • Have you ever eaten sushi? – Yes, I ate some last week.
    experience (present perfect) → specific time (past simple)

Test yourself

  1. Complete: I (see) this film three times.
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    have seen
  2. Complete: I (see) this film last night.
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    saw
  3. Ask if someone has finished (no time mentioned).
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    Have you finished (yet)?
  4. Correct: When have you met her?
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    When did you meet her?