Term: Present Perfect
Definition:
1/ For unfinished past actions.
eg: I've worked here for four years.
2/ For past actions when the time is not specified.
eg: Have you ever been to Rome?
3/ When a past action is relevant now.
eg: I've missed my flight.
eg: She's broken her leg and cannot go on holiday next week.
Formation:
- 'HAVE' + Past Participle
See Also: Aspect; Past Perfect; Verb; Perfect
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