Present Perfect - Experiences

Present Perfect

Point 1: Use the present perfect to talk about experiences.

• Where have you worked?
• I’ve worked for many companies
• I haven’t worked for him.
• Have you been to Europe?
• Yes, I have been to Spain.
• No, I haven’t had the time or money.

Point 2: Use the particle 'yet' in questions to ask if an action occured.

• Have you seen the movie yet?
• Yes, I have seen it.
• No, I have not seen it yet.
• Have you finished yet?
• Yes, I am done.
• Not yet.

Point 3: Use 'already' in affirmative statements. It can go before or after the verb. Also, the answer can use the past tense.

• Have you eaten yet?
• Yes, I've eaten already.
• Yes, I've already eaten.
• Have you called her?
• Yes, I called her already.
• Yes, I already called her.
  

Point 4: Contractions

• I have eaten. = I’ve eaten.
• I have not eaten. = I haven't eaten yet.

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• You have won. = You’ve won.
• You have not won yet. = You haven't won yet.

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• She has left. = She’s left.
• She has not left yet. = She hasn't left yet.

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• He has finished = He’s finished.
• He has not finished yet. = He hasn't finished yet.

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• It has stopped. = It’s stopped.
• It has not stopped yet. = It hasn't stopped yet.

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• They have quit. = They’ve quit.
• They have not quit yet. = They haven't quit yet.

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• We have won. = We’ve won.
• We have not won yet. = We haven't won yet.

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