The present perfect tense is formed by using has/have and the participle form of the verb.
I/We/They have participle
He/She/It has participle
The present perfect tense is used for things that happen in the past, but still affect the present. It is used for:
• actions that started in the past and continue in the present
Example: He has lived in London for five years.
• experiences
Example: She has been to Tokyo three times.
We use ever or never to describe experiences up to the present.
Example: That’s the biggest elephant I have ever seen!
I have never been to Paris, but I would like to go there one day.
• things that happened in the past, but still affect the present
Example: He has lost his keys.
• change or growth
Example: My nephew has grown so much since I saw him last.
The present perfect is often used with adverbs of time such as just, recently, ever, never, and yet.
Example: He has just eaten breakfast.
She hasn’t finished her homework yet.
Present Perfect Worksheet
Here is a worksheet to practice present perfect tense. Students will practice forming the present perfect tense with regular and irregular verbs. This worksheet is suitable for Grades 5-8.