Present perfect tense

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<b>Present Perfect</b>

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<b>Present Perfect</b>

<i><b>Actions in a period of time up to the </b></i>
<i><b>present</b></i>

e.g.

We have always been good friends since
childhood.

<i><b>Recent events</b></i>

e.g.

I’ve lost my key!

<i><b>Indefinite events that have a present </b></i>
<i><b>result</b></i>

e.g.

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That’s the first time I’ve seen Jan look
embarrassed.

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<b>Simple Past</b>

<i><b>definite time</b></i>

They bought a new

house last week.

<b>past completed time </b>
<b>period</b>

I didn’t shave this

morning. (the morning
is over)

<b>Present Perfect</b>

<i><b>indefinite time</b></i>

They have bought a new
house.

<b>time period which includes </b>
<b>the present moment</b>

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<b>Present Perfect</b>

<i><b>Focus on the result</b></i>

He’s broken his finger
and is in a lot of pain.

<b>Present Perfect Continuous</b>

<i><b>Focus on the duration and </b></i>

<i><b>continuity</b></i>

He’s been playing football all
afternoon and needs a shower.

We’ve been looking forward to this
holiday for ages.

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