Present perfecttense
Definition:
The Present Perfect Tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past or an action that started in the past and continues into the present. It is formed using “have” or “has” + the past participle (third form of the verb).
Sentence Structures & Examples
1. Affirmative Sentence (Positive Statement)
Structure: Subject + have/has + past participle (third form of verb) + object.
Examples:
- She has finished her homework.
- They have traveled to Japan.
- I have read that book.We have cleaned the house.She has written a letter to her friend.
2. Negative Sentence
Structure: Subject + have/has + not + past participle (third form of verb) + object.
Examples:
- I have not eaten sushi before.
- They have not visited the new museum.
- She has not finished her project yet.
- We have not received the package.
3. Interrogative Sentence (Yes/No Question)
Structure: Have/Has + subject + past participle (third form of verb) + object?
Examples:
- Have you visited Paris?
- Has she cooked dinner yet?
- Have they started the meeting?
Have we met before?- Have you finished your homework?
- Has the train arrived at the station?
- 4. Interrogative Negative Sentence
Structure: Have/Has + subject + not + past participle (third form of verb) + object?
Examples:
- Has she not completed her work yet?
- Have they not arrived at the airport?
- Has the teacher not graded the tests?
- Have they not invited you to the party?
- Have you not seen my keys?
- Has he not apologized for his mistake?