50 Examples of Present Perfect Sentences (English)

Present Perfect

Verbal tense Present Perfect It is usually translated with the verb tense in Spanish past perfect compound. However, they do not have the same meaning and are not used in the same situations.

The Present Perfect is used to point out an action that has a link to both the present and the past.

Structure:

Eg He has played played (He has played.)

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Negative:

Eg I haven't played. (He hasn't played.)

Question:

Eg Have I played? (Has he played him?)

The past participle (past participle) is formed with the stem of the verb plus the ending -ed. However, there are some irregular verbs that have specific shapes, different from the others.

When is the Present Perfect used?

The present perfect is used when you want to describe any of these situations:

Sample sentences in Present Perfect

1. We have lived in this house for over twenty years. (We have lived in this house for over twenty years.)
2. She has never been to Florida. (He has never been to Florida.)
3. I'm bored; I have seen this film a thousand times. (I'm getting bored; I've seen this movie a thousand times.)
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4. You have given up hope. (He has lost faith.)
5. I've lost my keys. (He lost my keys.)
6. We have spoken about this issue in numerous occasions. (We have discussed this topic numerous times.)
7. The project has cost them oven five thousand dollars. (The project has cost them more than $ 5,000.)
8. Have you ever been to Poland? (Have you ever been to Poland?)
9. We’ve become friends over the year. (We have become friends over the years.)
10. I've learned this recipe by heart. (He has learned this recipe by heart.)
11. We have been here before. (We've been here before.)
12. I haven't learned a single thing in this class. (I haven't learned a single thing in this class.)
13. I have developed a fine taste in wine. (He has developed a delicate taste for wine.)
14. The boss has already been informed. (The boss has already been informed.)
15. I have worked for the company before. (He has worked for the company before.)
16. Hung up, you've been on the phone for two hours. (Cut off the phone, he has been talking for two hours.)
17. He has helped you before. (He has helped you before.)
18. You still haven't seen the worst part. (You haven't seen the worst part yet.)
19. Have you seen my dog? (Have you seen my dog?)
20. Scientist have discovered a new cure for the disease. (Scientists have found a new cure for the disease.)
21. I've played that game before, I don't like it. (He has played that game before, I don't like it.)
22. I haven't found the time to do it yet. (I haven't found the time to do it yet.)
23. What have you done? (What have you done?)
24. We can get in their system, John has broken the code. (We can get into his system, John has cracked the code.)
25. He has become a very successful doctor. (He has become a successful doctor.)
26. She has been cooking all morning. (She has been cooking all morning.)
27. Have you checked this data before printing? (Have you confirmed this information before printing it?)
28. They have been off and on the relationship for months. (They have been in and out of the relationship for months.)
29. I have seen what he can do. (He has seen what he can do.)
30. We have already done those exercises. (We have already done those exercises.)
31. Have you finished your homework? (Have you finished your homework?)
32. I have taught this game to all of my friends. (He has taught this game to all my friends.)
33. Have you enjoyed your stay so far? (Have you enjoyed your stay so far?)
34. I have already forgotten what we came here for. (I've already forgotten why we came here.)
35. He has come from New Zealand. (He came from New Zealand.)
36. They have improved the service. (They have improved the service.)
37. They have changed their mind. (They have changed their minds.)
38. Have you ever tried that restaurant? (Have you ever tried that restaurant?)
39. It has rained a lot this week. (She has rained a lot this week.)
40. I haven't seen her this morning. (I haven't seen her this morning.)
41. We have finished dessert and we are ready to go. (We have finished dessert and are ready to go.)
42. Be careful, you have done a lot of exercise and you haven't had enough water. (Be careful, you've been exercising a lot and haven't had enough water.)
43. Don’t worry, I’ve taken care of it. (Don't worry, I've taken care of it.)
44. I don't know if it will fit, I haven't used that dress in ages. (I don't know if he's going to fit me, I haven't worn that dress in centuries.)
45. With this noise, I haven't heard a word he said. (With this noise I have not heard a word of what he said.)
46. I'm not shocked, I have seen worse. (I'm not surprised, I've seen worse.)
47. You haven’t changed at all since the last time I saw you. (You haven't changed a bit since I last saw you.)
48. I have seen that kid before, but I do not remember his name of him. (I've seen that boy before, but I don't remember his name.)
49. Give the toy to your brother; you have played with it for hours. (Give the toy to your brother; you've played with it for hours.)
50. Have you found what you were looking for? (Have you found what you were looking for?)

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