The Present Perfect can be used to describe an experience, a continuing situation, or a change from the past to present.
has have |
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past participle |
Example sentence | Notes | |
Experience |
I have been to the United States. |
The action happened in the past at an unspecified time. When the action happened is not important. |
Continuing situation |
We have been friends for 18 years. |
The situation started in the past and continues in the present. For and since are usually used. |
Change in the situation |
The Prime Minister has resigned. |
The past is different from the present. |
Example | Notes | |
For |
For 18 years |
Describes a period of time with a beginning and an ending. |
Since |
Since 1998 |
Describes a starting point in time. |
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