Present perfect
The present perfect tense can be difficult for learners to understand and use because it can be used in various situations.
Why are you walking home? I've missed my train. (past event affecting the present) What have you done today? I've swum across the lake. (day is not over) Construction Meaning
Why is he wet? He's swum across the lake. What have you done? I've broken my pencil. I can't find my keys. I've lost my keys When we use the present perfect there is a conection with now. Where is your key? I don't know. I've lost it. (I haven't got it now) |