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What is present perfect in English grammar? Present perfect describes past action that has a relationship with the present. Learn English present perfect usage and find out present perfect types, examples and common mistakes.
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Explanation
A verb is a word or phrase that is a main part of a sentence and expresses action or a state of being.
The present perfect tense connects the past to the present using the present simple of the auxiliary verb 'have' and the past participle of any verb.
subject + 'has/have' + past participle of verb ('-ed' or irregular)
Example
What has been your worst travel experience?
We have sent your luggage on your original flight.
She has never put her passport in her suitcase.
I've been in my new apartment for a week.
I'm sorry I haven't written since last month.
Common mistakes
Present perfect uses the past participle of the verb.
I'm sorry I haven't wrote since last week.
I'm sorry I haven't written since last week.
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