PRESENT PERFECT

PRESENT PERFECT

1. Already/Just/Recently

   • To talk about recent past events
     • I have just finished lunch, I'm not hungry.
     • She has recently chaged jobs.
     • I have already read that book.

2. Up to now/So far

   • To say that somethinG has happened severral times.
     • Up to now, I have completed 5 reports.
     • So far this morning, I have made 3 phone calls.
       • I have been to France twice, so far this year.

3. For/Since

   • To talk about a state that started in the past and continues until now
     • I have been an engineer since 2005.
     • I have lived in England for 5 years.
     • I haven't seen Steve since last week.

4. Yet/Ever/Never

   • To talk about life experience.
     • I have never been to Spain.
     • I haven't seen the movie yet.
       • The party was the worst I have ever been to.