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Attractions 12

Present perfect simple

We use the present perfect simple:

for an action which started in the past and continues to the present.
I have lived in London since 1984. (I still live in London.)

for an action which happened in the past without giving the time. Time is not important. The
action is more important than when it happened.
I have been to London.
Tom has seen the President. (We don’t know when the actions happened, but these actions were
completed.)

for an action which happened a short time ago, and we can see its results now.
Jane has washed her hair. (Her hair is clean and smells nice.)
He has broken his arm. (His arm is in a plaster cast, and it is in a sling.)

with this week, today, this morning, etc., when these periods of time are not finished during
speaking.
I have visited my grandparents twice this year. (It’s still this year.)
Mary has seen Jane today. (It’s still today)

with the superlatives.
This is the most delicious meal I’ve ever eaten.
Liz is the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.
for an action which just happened.
I’ve just finished my project. It’s ready.
She’s just cooked the meal. It smells nice.

We use the following time adverbials with the present perfect simple:
for, since, already, yet, so far, recently, always, lately, ever, never, just, how long, this year, this evening,
this morning, etc.

A. Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple.

Example:
I have done my homework, so I’m watching the TV now.
1. She her hair. Her hair is shiny. (wash)

2. We our dinner. Our plates are empty now. (finish)
3. I your ring. It’s on the table. (find)
4. He his shopping. He’s carrying two big bags. (do)

5. They the bus, so they are walking now. (miss)
6. It a lot today. Everywhere is wet. (rain)
7. Tom and Mary to the cinema. They are there now. (go)

8. Sally her necklace. She is looking for it now. (lose)
9. I a new mobile phone. It’s nice, isn’t it? (buy)

10. My friend an accident. He is in hospital now. (have)

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