Present Perfect Tense
CEFR: A2
⏱ 8 min
grammar
# Present Perfect Tense
What is the Present Perfect Tense?
The Present Perfect Tense is used for past actions that have a result or connection to the present.
বাংলা:
Present Perfect Tense অতীতের এমন কাজ বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয় যার ফল এখনও বিদ্যমান।
Learning Outcomes
- Understand when to use the Present Perfect
- Use have/has + past participle
- Talk about experiences and recent events
Formula
Positive
Subject + have/has + Past Participle
Example: She has finished her homework.
Negative
Subject + have/has + not + Past Participle
Example: They have not visited Dhaka.
Question
Have/Has + Subject + Past Participle?
Example: Have you seen this movie?
When Do We Use It?
- ✅ Past experiences (e.g., I have been to Japan.)
- ✅ Recent events (e.g., She has just left.)
- ✅ Actions that started in the past and continue (e.g., I have lived here for 10 years.)
💡 Remember
Use have for I/You/We/They, and has for He/She/It.
Always use the past participle (verb 3).
Try It Yourself
- She (finish) her work.
- I (not/eat) lunch yet.
- They (go) to Cox's Bazar.
Show Answers
1. She has finished her work. 2. I have not eaten lunch yet. 3. They have gone to Cox's Bazar.🔍 Comparison Table
📌 Signal Words
🔊 Listen to Examples
🗣️ Speaking Practice
Say these sentences aloud:
🧪 Quiz
1. Which is the correct sentence?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do we use the Present Perfect?
For past actions with a connection to now.
How to form?
Subject + have/has + past participle.