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 startedI have not startedHave I started
You have startedYou have not  startedHave you started
He has startedHe has not  startedHas he started
She has startedShe has not startedHas she started
It has startedIt has not startedHas it started
We have startedWe have not startedHave we started
You have startedYou have not startedHave you started
They have startedThey have not  startedHave 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?