PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

Form S + has/have + V3 Example: Susan has finished eating. S has V3 They have studied hard. S have V3

USAGE 1. To talk about general experiences. Example: I have never been to Kyoto. Have you seen this film?

2. to talk about recent past events, often with just, already, and yet. Example: I have just seen Stefan. We have already told him. Haven't you finished your homework yet?

3. to talk about an action that began in the past but is still going on now. Example: I have lived in Japan for ages. I have known Stefan since last week.

Note: You use for to say how long an action has been going on and since to say when the action started. Example: I have lived in Bogor for about 4 years. I have lived in Bogor since July 20th 2004.

Construction Form I have spent Rp 50.000 I’ve spent Rp. 50.000

Practice 1. My brother_______________ (write) several plays. He_______________ (just/finish) his second tragedy. 2. I_______________ (not see) him for three years, I wonder where he is. 3. He_______________ (not smoke) for two weeks. He is trying to give up.

4. I_______________ (write) the letter but I can't find a stamp. 5 4. I_______________ (write) the letter but I can't find a stamp. 5. A: Who_______________ (you/vote) for in the last election? B: I_______________ (vote) for Mr. Pitt. A: He_______________ (not/be) elected, _______________ (be) he? B: No, he_______________ (lose) his deposit.

6. A: How long_______________ you there 6. A: How long_______________ you there? B: I_______________ there for two weeks. 7. A: _______________ (Mary/feed) the cat? B: Yes, she_______________ (feed) him before lunch. 8. A: What_______________ (she/give) him? B: She_______________ (give) him some fish.

9. A: I_______________ (not see) your aunt recently 9. A: I_______________ (not see) your aunt recently. B: No, she_______________ (not be) out of the house since she_______________ (buy) her color TV. 10. A: How long_______________ (you/drive)? B: I_______________ (drive) for ten years.