Examples of
Present Perfect Tense
The following examples of Present Perfect tense will help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.
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Note: the Present Perfect verbs are italics.
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Present Perfect Tense Example Sentences
Actions that happened at an unspecified time before the present:
I have been to Tokyo.How many times have you been to Tokyo?
She has learned to speak Russian.
Stacy has become very successful.
How has she done it?
They have never eaten there before.
You have changed so much!
I haven't changed one bit.
She hasn't found the time yet.
We have seen this movie ten times.
I don't believe we have met. My name is David.
Have you cleaned your room yet?
She has never been so surprised.
Actions that ended recently:
I have
just sold
the last one.Sue has broken the glass.
How has she done it?
Mom has just found out about it, and she is not pleased.
They have already won. Let's go home.
I have made a special dish just for you.
She hasn't finished her homework yet.
States that started in the past, and are still
going on
(Note: this is a broader use of this tense. It is usually used with
states, not actions):
I
have thought
about it for two hours.You have been sick since last week.
Since when have you been sick?
I have not been quite myself since the accident.
Kelly has had cats since I can remember.
Sophie has always loved shopping.
Taylor has lived here since 1992.
The above examples of Present Perfect Tense are here to help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.
You should also get familiar with its usage and rules – visit the Present Perfect Tense page to help you with that.
For exercises visit the Present Perfect Exercises.
Check out the other tenses:
Simple PresentSimple Past
Simple Future
Present Progressive
Past Progressive
Future Progressive
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Future Perfect
Present Perfect Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Future Perfect Progressive
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