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The present perfect is most frequently used to talk about experiences or changes that have taken place, but there are other less common uses as well. Read on for detailed descriptions, examples, and present perfect exercises.
The present perfect tense formula uses the present tense of the verb “to have” (I have, you have, he/she has) and the past participle of the main verb (gone, seen, eaten). For example, “I have gone to the store.”. The present perfect can also be used with adverbs or phrases to signal when the action occurred.
Use this tense for past actions when the exact time is not important. It is conjugated with have/has and the past participle. Learn about the conjugation of the present perfect and master its usage in English Grammar. Test your grammar skills in the free online exercises.
