Present Perfect Tense – Detailed Expression

Present Perfect Tense is used to express an event that started in the past and the impact of the event is now continuing (or a long-running event that started in the past and is still going on).

Present Perfect Tense – Detailed Expression


Present Perfect Tense - Detailed Expression


POSITIVE (+) NEGATIVE (-) QUESTION (?)
I have started I have not started Have I started
You have started You have not  started Have you started
He has started He has not  started Has he started
She has started She has not started Has she started
It has started It has not started Has it started
We have started We have not started Have we started
You have started You have not started Have you started
They have started They have not  started Have they started




Present Perfect Tense - Detailed Expression


Positive Sentences

  • have already prepared breakfast.
  • My sister has cleaned the room.
  • It has rained a lot lately.
  • have seen her before.
  • She has watched this movie several times.
  • He has saved $20.000.000 up until now.

Negative Sentences

  • have not prepared breakfast yet.
  • My sister has not cleaned the room.
  • It has not  rained a lot.
  • have not seen her before.
  • She has not  watched this movie several times.
  • He has notsaved any money until now.

Question Sentences

  • Have you prepared breakfast?
  • Has she cleaned the room?
  • Has it rained a lot ?
  • Have you ever seen her before?
  • Has she watched this movie several times?
  • Has he saved any money until now?