Present Perfect Tense: 10 Example Sentences
The present perfect tense is a verb form that indicates an action started in the past and continues up to the present moment. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "has" or "have" plus the past participle of the main verb. Here are 10 example sentences using the present perfect tense:
1. I have studied English for three years.
This sentence indicates that the speaker started studying English three years ago and still continues to study it.
2. She has lived in Paris for five years.
This sentence indicates that the person started living in Paris five years ago and still lives there.
3. They have never eaten sushi before.
This sentence indicates that the speakers have never eaten sushi in their entire lives up to the present moment.
4. We have been waiting for two hours.
This sentence indicates that the speakers started waiting two hours ago and are still waiting.
5. He has written three books so far.
This sentence indicates that the person started writing books at some point in the past and has written three books up to the present moment.
6. It has been raining all day.
This sentence indicates that the rain started at some point in the past and is still raining up to the present moment.
7. They have been married for 10 years.
This sentence indicates that the couple got married 10 years ago and are still married.
8. I have not seen that movie yet.
This sentence indicates that the speaker has not seen the movie at any point in the past up to the present moment.
9. She has just finished her homework.
This sentence indicates that the person finished their homework at a point in the very recent past.
10. We have been learning French for a year.
This sentence indicates that the speakers started learning French a year ago and are still learning it.
These sentences demonstrate how the present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment.
