Use (the basics):
The present perfect is used in two situations:
Use (tips):
It can be difficult to correctly identify the two situations listed above, so it can be helpful to remember some specific situations that are likely to trigger the present perfect:
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21 useful present perfect question structures | engVid | ||
Covers construction, when to use and contractiosn all at an intermediate-friendly level | mmmEnglish | ||
A summary of construction, the situations of use and comparison to Portuguese equivalents. | Ask Jackie | ||
An explanation of how to link present perfect to different tenses in Portuguese. | Instantâneo Aulas | ||
Present perfect summary and example sentences showing how to apply the theory | englishclass101.com | ||
How to construct the present perfect. | perfect-english-grammar.com | ||
When to use the present perfect (including a very helpful diagram). | perfect-english-grammar.com |