📘 Present Perfect – Function & Formula
🔹 What is the Present Perfect used for?
We use the present perfect to talk about actions or experiences that:
- Happened at an unspecified time in the past
👉 I have traveled to Mexico.
👉 Malik has tried sushi.
👉 Lina has taken a cooking class. - Have a connection to now (present result)
👉 Daniel has changed jobs. (Now he works somewhere new)
👉 I have lost my keys. (I don’t have them now) - Talk about life experiences (until now)
👉 Have you ever visited another country?
👉 I’ve never met a famous person. - Talk about recent events (often with “just,” “already,” “yet”)
👉 She has just finished her homework.
👉 Have you eaten yet?
👉 He has already left.
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🔹 Formula:
✅ Subject + have/has + past participle
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- I, you, we, they = Have
- He, she, it = Has
Examples:
- I have visited three countries.
- She has cooked a new dish.
- We have learned a lot today.
❌ Negative:
- I haven’t finished my homework.
- He hasn’t traveled to Europe.
❓ Questions:
- Have you met Lina?
- Has Tara visited Canada?
🧩 Present Perfect Agreement Practice
PAGE 2 – Speaking Practice: Have/Has + Past Participle
Focus: Subject–auxiliary agreement (I have / She has), controlled speaking drills,
answer the questions using the template and the phrases and vocabulary given.
Have you ever traveled to Mexico?
How was it?
Yes, [PHRASE BOOSTER], I have traveled to Mexico. It was [DESCRIPTION BOOSTER].
PHRASE BOOSTERS:
- Absolutely, I have.
- Yes, for sure.
- Yes, without a doubt.
- Yes, definitely.
DESCRIPTION BOOSTERS:
- breathtaking — the beaches were out of this world.
- unforgettable — I still think about it often.
- full of color — the markets and festivals were amazing.
- delicious — the food was the best I’ve ever tasted.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THE TEMPLATE
Yes, [PHRASE BOOSTER], I have traveled to Venezuela. It was [DESCRIPTION BOOSTER].
Yes, [PHRASE BOOSTER], I have been to Russia. It was [DESCRIPTION BOOSTER].
Yes, [PHRASE BOOSTER], I have traveled to China. It was [DESCRIPTION BOOSTER].
Yes, [PHRASE BOOSTER], I have traveled to Egypt. It was [DESCRIPTION BOOSTER].
Have you ever traveled to Japan? Answer negatively, and say if you want to go.
Have you ever traveled to Japan?
Would you like to go?
No, [Phrase Booster], I haven’t been to Japan. But I’d love to go because [REASON BOOSTER].
PHRASE BOOSTERS:
- not yet, but I’d love to.
- unfortunately, I haven’t.
- no, but it’s on my list.
- sadly, I haven’t had the chance.
REASON BOOSTERS:
- I want to see the cherry blossoms.
- the culture fascinates me.
- I’m curious about the food and traditions.
- I want to visit Tokyo and Kyoto.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THE TEMPLATE
No, [Phrase Booster], I haven’t been to Italy. Absolutely, I’d love to go because [REASON BOOSTER].
No, [Phrase Booster], I haven’t been to Australia. Absolutely, I’d love to go because [REASON BOOSTER].
No, [Phrase Booster], I haven’t been to Egypt. Absolutely, I’d love to go because [REASON BOOSTER].
No, [Phrase Booster], I haven’t been to Brazil. Absolutely, I’d love to go because [REASON BOOSTER].
Instructions:
Answer the following questions affirmatively or negatively according to the word in brackets.
Questions:
Have you ever driven a race car? (negative)
Have you ever visited Costa Rica? (affirmative)
Have you ever written songs? (affirmative)
Have you ever cooked for your whole family? (affirmative)
Have you ever learned French? (affirmative)
Have you ever traveled to Australia? (negative)
Have you ever gone skiing? (negative)
Have you ever eaten sushi? (negative)
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