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Present Perfect examples (ordered by length)

2020.08.22. 01:30 aforizmágus

  1. It has rained.
  2. Has it rained?
  3. Has he just left?
  4. Has she met John?
  5. I have eaten meal.
  6. Have I eaten meal?
  7. It has not rained.
  8. I have just eaten.
  9. What have we done?
  10. I've just done it.
  11. I have lost my key.
  12. How has she done it?
  13. You have told a lie.
  14. Have you told a lie?
  15. They've already met.
  16. They don't know yet.
  17. I have been to Tokyo.
  18. I have started a job.
  19. Have I started a job?
  20. I have been to France.
  21. I have not eaten meal.
  22. She has cooked dinner.
  23. I've done my homework.
  24. We have just seen her.
  25. Have I missed the bus?
  26. He has cut his finger.
  27. The guests have arrived
  28. John has left for home.
  29. Has John left for home?
  30. They have not come yet.
  31. A: Where have you been?
  32. It has rained for days.
  33. She hasn't arrived yet.
  34. The rain hasn't stopped.
  35. She has learnt a lesson.
  36. Has she learnt a lesson?
  37. I have not started a job
  38. You have not told a lie.
  39. Have the guests arrived?
  40. I have not forgiven you!
  41. I didn't see John today.
  42. Have you visited London?
  43. Why has he gone already?
  44. John has gone out again.
  45. Has Simon come home yet?
  46. "Have you finished yet?"
  47. Larry'S TELEPHONED twice
  48. You have changed so much!
  49. Sue has broken the glass.
  50. They have gone to school.
  51. Have they gone to school?
  52. Has the postman been yet?
  53. Have you ever met George?
  54. Someonehas eaten my soup!
  55. You have not been to Asia
  56. She has not played tennis
  57. What have you done today?
  58. Who have you spoken with?
  59. Marty HAS FAILED his exam
  60. I haven't changed one bit.
  61. I've learnt the new words.
  62. Has the train arrived yet?
  63. Have you ever eaten sushi?
  64. Have you finished the job?
  65. Have you seen Helen today?
  66. We haven't seen her today.
  67. Have we arrived too early?
  68. "Have you travelled much?"
  69. Have you read the book yet?
  70. Man has walked on the Moon.
  71. Bill has still not arrived.
  72. They have bought a new car.
  73. John has not left for home.
  74. Have they bought a new car?
  75. School has not started yet.
  76. Have you ever seen a ghost?
  77. No, I haven't finished yet.
  78. I have met that girl before
  79. I had some tests last week.
  80. Have you ever seen a ghost?
  81. We have not slept all night
  82. Has it been cold this week?
  83. I have been to Japan twice.
  84. Have you spoken to him yet?
  85. "The Euro slips!"(headline)
  86. I'VE SEEN this photo before
  87. I have never been to France.
  88. She has not learnt a lesson.
  89. The guests have not arrived.
  90. What have you done? (simple)
  91. I've been doing my homework.
  92. I've known her for 30 years.
  93. What have you done? (simple)
  94. Anna has never broken a leg.
  95. She's just finished her job.
  96. Did you see Nancy yesterday?
  97. It’s been raining for hours.
  98. I have worked hardthis week.
  99. Have you just finished work?
  100. He has not seen the new film
  101. They have not tried the food
  102. I have just fed the rabbits.
  103. "Yes, I've been to the USA."
  104. HAVE you READ War and Peace?
  105. They have not gone to school.
  106. When have I ever lied to you?
  107. She has written five letters.
  108. It's rained non-stop all day.
  109. Who have you been talking to?
  110. I have been abroad two times.
  111. Yes, I have already finished.
  112. I have met that girl before.
  113. Have you seen Nancy recently?
  114. It has not snowed this winter
  115. Where has she been in the UK?
  116. I have made you a cup of tea.
  117. Have you ever been to London?
  118. I've never met Jim and Sally.
  119. "Oh really? When did you go?"
  120. We'VE HAD two cars since 1990
  121. Have you ever BEEN TO Moscow?
  122. She hasn't found the time yet.
  123. I have just sold the last one.
  124. Since when have you been sick?
  125. Where have you been up to now?
  126. It has rained a lot this year.
  127. Where have I left my umbrella?
  128. I’ve spoken to John this week.
  129. Have they got back to you yet?
  130. He has never traveled by train.
  131. Scientists have split the atom.
  132. Have you cleaned your room yet?
  133. They have not bought a new car.
  134. Have you ever gone ice skating?
  135. Why has Tanya left the country?
  136. I have never been to Australia.
  137. Has he lived here all his life?
  138. We have never been to a circus.
  139. His missing car has been found.
  140. I’ve been to Japan three times.
  141. "I have lived here since 1994."
  142. Our son has learned how to read.
  143. I have had a cold for two weeks.
  144. She has never been so surprised.
  145. I have never liked Chinese food.
  146. I have had some tests this week.
  147. She has visited them frequently.
  148. I have not eaten breakfast today
  149. The cat has just caught a mouse.
  150. We have seen this movie already.
  151. I worked/have worked hard today.
  152. Have you finished your homework?
  153. They have cancelled the meeting.
  154. We've already talked about that.
  155. Have you ever been to Argentina?
  156. HAVE you all DONE your homework?
  157. Barbara HASN'T POSTED the letter
  158. People have traveled to the Moon.
  159. People have not traveled to Mars.
  160. She has learned to speak Russian.
  161. Stacy has become very successful.
  162. Sophie has always loved shopping.
  163. Taylor has lived here since 1992.
  164. I've been learning the new words.
  165. I've had my car for twenty years.
  166. I've lived in Germany since 1986.
  167. He has been in prison since 2000.
  168. Yes, but I’ve never met his wife.
  169. Has he worked as a waiter before?
  170. I have been here since 9 o'clock.
  171. I haven’t seen the new movie yet.
  172. Have you ever flown in a balloon?
  173. I DIDN'T TALK to Mum this morning
  174. I have been to France three times.
  175. We have seen this movie ten times.
  176. I've played the piano all my life.
  177. They haven't lived here for years.
  178. They have seen that film six times
  179. Have you seen'Gone with the Wind'?
  180. The hens have laid plenty of eggs.
  181. John hasn't called for six months.
  182. John hasn't called since February.
  183. I’ve had two cups of coffee today.
  184. Yes, I have. I have swum in a sea.
  185. I have lived in Prešov since 1997.
  186. Sam'S LIVED here since he was born
  187. I think I have met him once before.
  188. They have never eaten there before.
  189. You have been sick since last week.
  190. It's been raining non-stop all day.
  191. They have lived here for ten years.
  192. " He has just taken the medicine."
  193. We discussed this issue last month.
  194. We have bought a new car this week.
  195. He has already invited his friends.
  196. T: I was at the bank earlier today.
  197. My mother’s just gone to the store.
  198. Why HAVEN'T you FINISHED your book?
  199. You have seen that movie many times.
  200. Have you seen that movie many times?
  201. I have seen that movie twenty times.
  202. lately: I have met her a lot lately.
  203. We haven't seen Janine since Friday.
  204. B: No, but I’ve been to Los Angeles.
  205. Have you finished your homework yet?
  206. I have known Tina since high school.
  207. I have been here for twenty minutes.
  208. Janet’s lived abroad for five years.
  209. "I have worked here for five years."
  210. I HAVEN'T TALKED to Mum this morning
  211. They have already won. Let's go home.
  212. She hasn't finished her homework yet.
  213. He has sung that song. I know he has.
  214. How much money have you spent so far?
  215. She's had a lot of bad luck recently.
  216. Jack has dated Jill since last month.
  217. No, so far I’ve only done my history.
  218. My mother has just gone to the store.
  219. I'VE SEEN this photo here for 5 years
  220. Nobody has ever climbed that mountain.
  221. I think I have seen that movie before.
  222. How many times have you been to Tokyo?
  223. I have thought about it for two hours.
  224. What have you been doing? (continuous)
  225. What have you been doing? (continuous)
  226. I haven't seen my mother for 2 months.
  227. This year was a very good year for me!
  228. I have been to the circus a few times.
  229. How long have you been at this school?
  230. It has happened several times already.
  231. Why has it rained so much this summer?
  232. Where has the thief hidden the jewels?
  233. Janet has lived abroad for five years.
  234. She's taken my copy. I don't have one.
  235. B: I have known her since last summer.
  236. Joan has studied two foreign languages.
  237. She has been in England for six months.
  238. You have only seen that movie one time.
  239. Have you only seen that movie one time?
  240. My friends haven’t ever gone to France.
  241. I've been playing the piano all my life
  242. Sister Jane has just been out shopping.
  243. I have worked here since I left school.
  244. A: Have you ever been to San Francisco?
  245. We have had the same car for ten years.
  246. Where have they learned English before?
  247. Jack and Brian have drawn this picture.
  248. I have taken three tests this semester.
  249. I have had a headache for two hour now.
  250. Our maths teacher HAS MARRIED six times
  251. Roberta HAS KNOWN Mr Robertson for ages
  252. You have not seen that movie many times.
  253. Doctors have cured many deadly diseases.
  254. James has not finished his homework yet.
  255. I have made a special dish just for you.
  256. Kelly has had cats since I can remember.
  257. I haven't eaten much chocolate recently.
  258. How long have you been learning English?
  259. I have written a book about spider webs.
  260. What did he say? I've forgotten already.
  261. She has lived in Liverpool all her life.
  262. We have just got back from our holidays.
  263. I have studied up to now/lately/already.
  264. I’ve read all four of the Twilight books
  265. S: I haven't been to the bank this week.
  266. The sales team has doubled its turnover.
  267. I have been living in Prešov since 1997.
  268. Have you been IN London since last year?
  269. Have you been TO London since last year?
  270. Have you been to Mexico in the last year?
  271. Keisha hasn’t spoken to you yet, has she?
  272. We have discussed this issue a few times.
  273. We have discussed this issue a few times.
  274. I’m tired out. I’ve been working all day.
  275. B: I’ve just been out to the supermarket.
  276. Have they studied English grammar before?
  277. I have lived in this city for six months.
  278. "Have you ever been white-water rafting?"
  279. The bridge HAS BEEN MODERNIZED since 1990
  280. I drank three cups of coffee this morning.
  281. This is the fifth time I have lost my job.
  282. This is the fifth time I have lost my job.
  283. I have just finished painting the ceiling.
  284. She has worked in the bank for five years.
  285. Julia has made a table with three columns.
  286. My friends have passed the Geography test.
  287. We have already downloaded the worksheets.
  288. He has worked in New York for a long time.
  289. They've often talked about it in the past.
  290. The army has attacked that city five times.
  291. They have had three tests in the last week.
  292. Jack has been dating Jill since last month.
  293. I met that girl at the beach last Saturday.
  294. I studied all night/yesterday/on Wednesday.
  295. We've never considered investing in Mexico.
  296. I have already seen that film. (before now)
  297. A: How long have you known your girlfriend?
  298. She's been having a shower for over an hour.
  299. Why are your eyes red? Have you been crying?
  300. He has just drawn a picture of an owl's eye.
  301. They’ve been married for nearly fifty years.
  302. I can’t get in the house. I’ve lost my keys.
  303. We have eaten at that restaurant many times.
  304. She's studiedJapanese, Russian, and English.
  305. The students have booked a flight to Vienna.
  306. She has been in her room since this morning.
  307. Has he ever talked to you about the problem?
  308. Roberta HAS KNOWN three Mr Robertsons so far
  309. You have grown since the last time I saw you.
  310. My car has broken down three times this week.
  311. become friends since we met at the bus stop.)
  312. I have lost my wallet. = I don't have it now.
  313. I’ve been watching that programme every week.
  314. They’ve been staying with us since last week.
  315. She has taught at university since Christmas.
  316. "My sister has had a baby." (announcing news)
  317. Many tourists have visited that castle. Active
  318. I don't believe we have met. My name is David.
  319. Has Jerry presented his ideas to the boss yet?
  320. Those kids have never played rugby, have they?
  321. I have > I’ve – I’ve used those images before.
  322. I've lived in Frankfurt for 10 years. (simple)
  323. I haven't been eating much chocolate recently.
  324. It's OK. I haven't been waiting for very long.
  325. This is the first time I have won the jackpot.
  326. This is the first time I have won the jackpot.
  327. He has taken photos of panda bears in the zoo.
  328. "This is the saddest story I have ever heard."
  329. I have been a teacher for more than ten years.
  330. She has been living in Liverpool all her life.
  331. She has swum the English Channel every summer.
  332. There have been many earthquakes in California.
  333. I‘ve already made several calls. (Up until now)
  334. I haven't done much exercise recently. (simple)
  335. how long: How long have you waited for the bus?
  336. The politician has been accused of lying again.
  337. A woman has been chosen as leader of the party.
  338. I have not seen her since we left high school.
  339. We have seen this movie already. (General past)
  340. We have seen this movie already. (General past)
  341. He has worked in New York since he left school.
  342. I have not been quite myself since the accident.
  343. Have you done your homework? (- It's due today!)
  344. A: Where is Maria? I haven’t seen her for weeks.
  345. How long has it been since the last time we met?
  346. "I've already written the report." (Here it is.)
  347. Have you ever lost your temper in a public place?
  348. Have you played the piano since you were a child?
  349. I have lost my wallet.There has been an accident.
  350. Ben has loved baked beans since he was a toddler.
  351. I've worked in the same job for the past 30 years.
  352. She's done this type of project many times before.
  353. I have seen that movie six times in the last month.
  354. I haven’t eaten at that restaurant for a long time.
  355. I've never eaten monkey brains before. (in my life)
  356. always: He has always believed everything he reads.
  357. I’ve played the guitar ever since I was a teenager.
  358. My last birthday was the worst day I have ever had.
  359. John has known her for a couple of years, hasn’t he?
  360. They have been in business since 1980, haven’t they?
  361. He has been taking photos of panda bears in the zoo.
  362. Have you seen Lacy today? (The day is not over yet.)
  363. Teresa isn’t at home. I think she has gone shopping.
  364. She has been teaching at university since Christmas.
  365. Let him have a rest; he'S just ARRIVED from New York
  366. Mary has loved chocolate since she was a little girl.
  367. She hasn't called me lately? Do you think she's sick?
  368. Has she ever tried Chilean wine before? (in her life)
  369. Jimmy has gone to South America. = He isn't here now.
  370. I've broken my watch so I don't know what time it is.
  371. She has just arrived. (a short time ago; here she is)
  372. It’s 10.00, but the baby hasn’t woken up. (up to now)
  373. A: Have you ever met him? - B: No, I have not met him.
  374. That castle has been visited by many tourists. Passive
  375. I have bought a new computer. (Do you want to see it?)
  376. Have you seen my calculator? (- I want to use it now!)
  377. She has already had a few quarrels with her neighbour.
  378. Have you already made a police report of the accident?
  379. I have looked for the car keys for the last half-hour.
  380. We've been to Singapore a lot over the last few years.
  381. Peter has grown a moustache. (He has a moustache now.)
  382. Have you ever swum in a sea? (at any time in your life)
  383. The bridge HAS BEEN MODERNIZED for nearly two years now
  384. Susan hasn't mastered Japanese, but she can communicate.
  385. Mom has just found out about it, and she is not pleased.
  386. I've been living in Frankfurt for 10 years. (continuous)
  387. I've been working in the same job for the past 30 years.
  388. Negotiations with the insurgent forces have broken down.
  389. recently: I have only recently started learning English.
  390. We saw this movie yesterday. (Specific past – yesterday)
  391. We saw this movie yesterday. (Specific past – yesterday)
  392. Vaughan has batted clean-up since he came to the Redsox.
  393. I have walked two miles already [but I'm still walking].
  394. DID he ARRIVE home yet?Þ [brit] HAS he arrived home yet?
  395. Jim hasn’t worked on Fridays since he joined the company.
  396. I haven't been doing much exercise recently. (continuous)
  397. The teacher has lost the keys, so he can't open the door.
  398. My father has worked in the same office for twenty years.
  399. My English has really improved since I moved to Australia.
  400. That's the biggest lie I have ever heard in my whole life.
  401. Have you finished your homework? = Is your homework ready?
  402. Scientists have recently discovered a new breed of monkey.
  403. This tin was full of chocolates, and now they'RE all GONE!
  404. He has lived here for five years. (he is still living here)
  405. B: She's gone to Paris for a week. She’ll be back tomorrow.
  406. 'I've known Tom's sister since we were at school together.'
  407. I have just finished my homework. (a short time before now)
  408. You'll get some chocolate when you'VE EATEN all the spinach
  409. The government has become more interested in arts education.
  410. I have had four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.
  411. Has she had an accident? (- Someone said she's in hospital!)
  412. They have already built the tallest sandcastle on the beach.
  413. I have been looking for the car keys for the last half-hour.
  414. He has written three books and he is working on another one.
  415. I have run the Boston Marathon [but that was some time ago].
  416. He'S HAD this old Beetle since Freda moved back from Germany
  417. You've broken my calculator. (Why can't you be more careful?)
  418. For five generations, members of my family have been doctors.
  419. "The Euro has slipped against the pound again." (news report)
  420. We have had many major problems while working on this project.
  421. so far: We haven't had any trouble with the new tenant so far.
  422. I’ve been watching that programme every week since it started.
  423. Brett worked with Chef Pierre LeGout [when he lived in Paris].
  424. I wonder where the children HAVE GONE; it's nearly dinner time
  425. "What have they bought?" "They have bought a couple of rifles."
  426. I finished writing the article this afternoon. (It is evening.)
  427. The baby hedgehogs have drunk the water. They are sleeping now.
  428. The company's current CEO has lied repeatedly to her employees.
  429. My father has been working in the same office for twenty years.
  430. He just GOT OUT of the carÞ [brit] He'S just GOT OUT of the car
  431. I hear your brother is an author. How many books has he written?
  432. "Where have you been?" "I have been to London to see the Queen."
  433. I haven't finished writing the article. (It is still afternoon.)
  434. Cynthia HAS BEEN a piano teacher for more than twenty-five years
  435. She must be exhausted. She's been playing tennis for 3 hours now.
  436. Sorry, I've seen that film already. I don't want to see it again.
  437. 'Has the doctor called yet to see mother?' 'Yes, he's just been.'
  438. "I've been to New Zealand." (I know something about New Zealand.)
  439. This is the first time we have ever listened to such a dirty joke.
  440. I've known him for a long time. (NOT: I know him for a long time.)
  441. "This morning I've written three letters." (They are all finished.)
  442. HAVE you READ anything interesting about fireballs lately/recently?
  443. Clarissa HAS WANTED to buy a house of her own ever since she was 18
  444. I've played tennis 3 times already this week and it's only Thursday!
  445. It usually refers to an event happening at some moment in your life.
  446. "I have been the Marketing Manager for five years." (This is my job.)
  447. You haven't eaten very much. (Don't you feel well? Don't you like it?)
  448. I haven't read his letter. (I haven't had time yet. What does he say?)
  449. No, you can't use the bathroom. You haven't finished the exercise yet.
  450. I have had several tests this month. (The month has not finished yet.)
  451. We have finished the management report! (a short time ago; here it is)
  452. They have gone to Timbuktu. (They are still there or on the way there.)
  453. Clare and John have known each other since they were at primary school.
  454. He has lived here since he was young. (came many years ago, still here)
  455. No, I haven’t. I have never flown in a balloon. (at no time in my life)
  456. Up to now: Up to now we have not come up with a solution to the problem.
  457. "'Oh, Mommy!' she said. 'Look! There's the very bear I've always wanted.'
  458. We've mentioned it to them on several occasions over the last six months.
  459. "I've been writing letters all morning." (I still haven't finished them.)
  460. I've been working in the garden all morning and now I'm ready for a drink.
  461. I have lost my keys. (I have not got them now and I cannot open the door.)
  462. 'Have you finished your homework?' 'No, not yet. I still have maths to do.'
  463. 'How long have you been in Britain?' 'I've been here for two weeks already.
  464. We often use a clause with since to show when something started in the past:
  465. She has grown fatter since last year. (NOT: She grew fatter since last year.)
  466. Rani has broken her arm. (She broke it in the past and can’t use her arm now.)
  467. As yet, we've had no word from them. (OR: We've had no word from them as yet.)
  468. "I've been working on a new customer database." (This is a temporary project.)
  469. He has > He’s / She has > She’s / It has > It’s – He’s already had the surgery.
  470. Mary has fixed my computer (My computer is working now and I'm happy about it!)
  471. 'How long have you had that coat?' 'Oh, for about two years now. It's not new.'
  472. Henry VIII MARRIED six timesHAVE you SEEN Casablanca? - DID you SEE Casablanca?
  473. I went to Spain three times in 2005. (specified time in the past - the year 2005)
  474. I've already graduated from University. (I expected to graduate at a later date.)
  475. I've written nine letters this morning. (NOT: I write nine letters this morning.)
  476. Selena and I have become friends since we met at the bus stop. (NOT: Selena and I
  477. We have > We’ve / You have > You’ve /They have > They’ve – We’ve just gotten home.
  478. She's been back to Korea twice already this year, and she's going again next week!
  479. I went to Mexico last year. (I went to Mexico in the calendar year before this one.)
  480. I have been to London, but I haven't been to New York. (at some/any time in my life)
  481. I have lost my dictionary. (I don't have my dictionary now; can you help me find it?)
  482. 'Have you ever tried to swim in the North Sea?' 'No I never have. It's far too rough.'
  483. Are Carlos and Rodrigo here? No, they haven't arrived yet. (they're still not here now)
  484. They have just finished their weekly poker session. (finished the session not long ago)
  485. I took four tests last semester. (Past Tense because the last semester is already over)
  486. I took four tests last semester. (Past Tense because the last semester is already over)
  487. We have stayed at the hotel for four nights. (NOT: We stay at the hotel for four nights.)
  488. 'She's worked as a doctor for the last twenty five years and has never been ill herself.'
  489. "Did you eat yet?" (American English uses the Past Simple instead of the Present Perfect)
  490. She has talked to several specialists about her problem, but nobody knows why she is sick.
  491. I have been to Spain three times. (At some unspecified time in the past, I went to Spain).
  492. The leader of the opposition HAS strongly CRITICIZED the government's new financial policy
  493. We have been tennis partners for three years. (NOT: We are tennis partners for three years.)
  494. Have you found the book you were looking for? (between the time you started looking and now)
  495. The Russian spaceship has been thrown down safely to earth. It landed in the Pacific Ocean …
  496. 'You've already cleaned the house and prepared lunch and it's only eleven o'clock. Slow down!
  497. They have been to Timbuktu. (They are not there now. They have come back or are somewhere else.)
  498. I have eaten two pizzas. (NOT: I have eaten two pizzas yesterday.) - I ate two pizzas yesterday.
  499. "Like a bird on the wire / Like a drunk in a midnight choir / I have tried in my way to be free."
  500. For the past two years she has worked at the stock exchange. (started two years ago, still there)
  501. I have taken three tests this semester. (Present perfect tense – I may have more tests this semester)
  502. I have taken three tests this semester. (Present perfect tense – I may have more tests this semester)
  503. The critics have praised the film Saving Private Ryan since it came out [and they continue to do so].
  504. "No wonder you're not hungry. You've been eating sweets for the last hour." (One sweet after another.)
  505. A: Has there ever been a war in the United States? - B: Yes, there has been a war in the United States.
  506. Do you want to go to a restaurant with me? - No, thanks. I've just eaten lunch. (I recently ate lunch.)
  507. 'I've lived in this small village all my life.' (i.e. up to the present and probably into the future too.)
  508. She graduated from university less than three years ago. She has worked for three different companies so far.
  509. We can't find our luggage. Have you seen it? (The luggage was lost in the past, do you know where it is now?)
  510. We are busy. We haven't had our lunch. (present perfect) - We were busy. We hadn't had our lunch. (past perfect)
  511. I have been her tennis partner since early May this year. (NOT: I am her tennis partner since early May this year.)
  512. 'I haven't yet visited the capital city and I've only been to the provincial capital once.' (i.e. in my entire life)
  513. Mike has worked at Woodward for 3 years. (Mike started working at Woodward 3 years ago and he still works there now.)
  514. My parents are on holiday. They have gone to Croatia. (The meaning is that they are there now or on their way there.)
  515. Japanese has become one of the most popular courses at the university since the Asian studies program was established.
  516. I have been to Mexico in the last year. (I have been to Mexico at least once at some point between 365 days ago and now.)
  517. He is in hospital. A snake has bitten him. (present perfect) - He was in hospital. A snake had bitten him. (past perfect)
  518. The floor looks clean. I have just swept it. (present perfect) - The floor looked clean. I had just swept it. (past perfect)
  519. 'But I've just passed my driving test and I've bought a new car (both in the very recent past) and I intend to travel soon.'
  520. "History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed; art has remembered the people, because they created."
  521. I have seen that film yesterday. / We have just bought a new car last week. / When we were children we have been to California.
  522. The film stars Nicol Kidman and Tom Cruise have announced their divorce. They agreed on the peaceful separation without scandals…
  523. "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."
  524. ARE you FINISHED, or is there time for another drink before we go? - HAVE you FINISHED, or is there time for another drink before we go?
  525. I have had three cups of tea this morning. (It is still morning and I may have another one or more cups of tea before the morning is over.)
  526. My parents are back home from holiday. They have been to Croatia. (The meaning is they now come back from Croatia. They are not there now.)
  527. It HAS STARTED to rain, let's not go anywhere - It STARTED to rain but no one moved - It STARTED to rain A MINUTE AGO, let's not go anywhere
  528. "The highway in front of him is empty. He has forgotten the numbers of the routes he has taken and the names of the towns he has passed through."
  529. "He was a Frenchman, a melancholy-looking man. He had the appearance of one who has searched for the leak in life's gas-pipe with a lighted candle."
  530. He has lived here since 2000. (he is still living here) - INCORRECT: He lived here since 2000./He lives here since 2000./He is living here since 2000.
  531. "'Not today, dear.' Her mother sighed. 'I've spent too much already. Besides, he doesn't look new. He's lost the button to one of his shoulder straps.'"
  532. "I've stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains. I've walked and I've crawled on six crooked highways. I've stepped in the middle of seven sad forests."
  533. "Oh really? When did you go?" "Two years ago. I visited a friend in California, but I only stayed a week." "Did you like it?" "Yes, it was a fantastic trip."
  534. Julie has worked at Woodward since September last year. (Julie began working at Woodward in September of last year, and that hasn't changed - she still works here now.)
  535. The house is on fire. Someone has already called the fire brigade. (present perfect) - The house was on fire. Someone had already called the fire brigade. (past perfect)
  536. The girls have played tennis at the club since 2005. (They started to play tennis there in 2005 and still play there today. This does not mean they are playing tennis at the moment.)
  537. "Someday when peace has returned to this odd world I want to come to London again and stand on a certain balcony on a moonlit night and look down upon the peaceful silver curve of the Thames with its dark bridges."
  538. "The language of the passage describes wisdom as a great lady who has prepared a great banquet. She has built her house, she has overseen the slaughter of the cattle, she has mixed the wine, and she has set the table."
  539. The first question and the reply concern a person's experience, so they use the Present Perfect. But the second question asks for more information about the experience. Because it refers to a past time (when the person went to the USA), the Past Simple is used.
  540. He has stayed with us for nine months. (= he's still staying with us – an activity or event that began in the past and continues to the present.) - He stayed with us for nine months. (= he's not staying with us now – an activity or event that began in the past and ended in the past.)
  541. Did you eat? ( British: Have you eaten?) - Did you ever see "Lear"? ( British: Have you ever seen 'Lear'?) - You told me already. ( British: You've told me already.) - Did they come home yet? ( British: Have they come home yet?)" (David Crystal, Rediscover Grammar. Pearson Longman, 2004)
  542. "I've lost my wallet." This means that you have lost your wallet (sometime in the past, but we don't know when), but what is really important is that you don't have it now, at the time of speaking. If instead, you say "I lost my wallet", people understand that you lost it, but not that it affects the present. They expect you to tell them about the time that you lost the wallet.
  543. Hello Sheila. I didn't expect to see you here. - Oh, I've been here for quite a while. - When did you arrive? - Just after lunch. - Did Patrick pick you up from the station? - No, it was a nice day so I walked. - Have you eaten anything since you've been here? - Yes, I had afternoon tea with the girls. - What did you think of Penny? - She's grown up a lot since I last saw her. - And how did you find Rebecca? - She didn't join us. I haven't seen her yet.
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