Present Perfect

Present Perfect

1. Use

   • to describe events that happened in the past and are still true now because you can see the result.
     • I’ve broken my leg!
   • Use it to describe experiences in your life
     • I’ve been to New York three times in my life
   • Use it to describe events that started in the past and are still happening now
     • I’ve lived here all my life (and I live here now).

2. Form

   • Positive
     • I’ve seen him; they’ve gone; she’s taken my bag.
   • Negative
     • I haven’t seen him; they haven’t gone yet; she’s not been here.
   • Questions
     • Has she taken my bag?