Present Perfect

Present Perfect

1. Continuing Situation

   • For / Since
     • I have been here for twenty minutes.
     • John hasn't called since February.
     • I have been here since 9 o'clock.

2. Experience

   • Ever / Never
     • Have you ever been to England?
     • I have never been to France.
     • He has never traveled by train.

3. Unfinished time word

   • This week / Today / This month / This year
     • I have not smoked today.
     • It has rained a lot this year.
     • I have worked hard this week.

4. Present Result

   • Just / Yet / Already / Recently
     • I have already drunk three coffees this morning.
     • I have cooked dinner.
     • We have just seen her.