Present Perfect Tense

The present perfect is used when an action began in the past yet is still relevant. It’s created by using the present tense of have + the past participle.

I have seen

You have seen

He/she/it has seen

We have seen

You have seen

They have seen

Martha has asked for the day off.

Who Has Seen the Wind is an excellent book.

They have slept in because it’s Saturday morning.

Remember to look out for irregular past participles.

He has drunk all the milk again.

The dogs have lain down in front of the fire.

You’ve left your umbrella behind.