Lots of students learn how to use present perfect but aren't sure when to use it
Let's look at some common situations in which you can use present perfect like a native speaker!
Hi, you must be the new girl.
Yes, today is my first day.
How long have you worked here?
A long time. I've worked here for ten years.
This phrase is great to use if you want to ask someone about a total amount of time they have spent
in a place, a job, or doing an activity.
Let's look at a few examples that you can use in everyday life.
Your grammar is amazing. How long have you studied english?
Thanks, I have studied English for five years.
That was incredible! How long have you been playing guitar?
Thanks! I have been playing since I was ten years old.
So, how long have you two been together?
Not that long... Actually, we met last weekend!
How long have you lived in this city?
I've lived in this city my whole life!
If you want to ask a person if they have done something at least one time in their life
you can ask them, "have you ever..."
This is useful to ask about travel...
Have you ever been to Japan?
Have you ever been to Brazil?
Have you ever been to The United States?
It's also useful to ask about activities...
Have you ever gone skiing?
Have you ever run a marathon?
or to ask about interesting or exciting experiences.
Hey Zack, have you ever seen a shark?
No, I have never seen one. I'm terrified of sharks.
So don't turn around!
Johnny, have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
No, but there's a first time for everything!
Sometimes you're looking for someone, or trying to find something that you lost.
Use this phrase to ask for help.
Have you seen johnny yet today? He's never late!
No. He said something about riding a motorcycle yesterday.
Have you seen my mommy?
Excuse me! Have you seen this little girl?
Honey, have you seen my keys?
I think I saw them in the bedroom.
Dear, have you seen my glasses?
Yes, I have! They're exactly where they are supposed to be!
On the table?
Does someone have a problem, and they can't find a solution?
Use this phrase to offer advice.
The computer isn't working!
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
She just won't listen!
Hmmm... Have you tried apologizing?
I'm so tired!
Have you tried going to bed earlier?
Sometimes you want to ask someone about amounts of money, time, and other things.
Check out these examples!
My dear, dinner is in half an hour.
How many cookies have you had?
Umm... more than none and less than lots?
Honey, how much have we spent on groceries this week?
I think we have spent five hundred dollars so far.
How many countries have you traveled to?
I have been to about eleven countries!
These are some of the most common ways to use present perfect.
How many of these phrases have you used?
Have you ever used present perfect in a conversation? Today's a good day to try!
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