Present Perfect Tense

In the present perfect tense third form of the verb is used. (has, have) are used as helping verbs. “Has” is used with 3^rd person singular and singular nouns. “have” is used with 1^st and 2^nd persons and all plural nouns.

Affirmative sentences

For affirmative sentences, the following sentence pattern is used. Has and have are used as helping verbs. The third form of the verb is used.

Formation :

Sub + helping verb ( has, have) + 3rd form of verb + object.

Examples:

I have taken a bath.
Ali has eaten a meal.
They have won the match.
She has run fast.
I have done my work.
We have packed our luggage.

present perfect tense

Negative of the present perfect tense

When we have to make negative sentences, we use “not” after helping verb.

Formation :

Sub + helping verb ( has, have) + not + 3rd form of verb + object.

Examples:

We have not taken a bath.
Mano has not eaten a meal.
They have not won the match.
He has not run fast.
You have not done your work.
They have not packed their luggage.

present perfect tense negative

Interrogative sentences

In the case of interrogative sentences, the helping verb (has, have) is placed at the start of the sentence. And a question mark is added at the end.

Formation :

helping verb ( has, have) + Sub + 3rd form of verb + object + ?

Examples:

Have I taken a bath?
Has Ali eaten a meal?
Have they won the match?
Has she run fast?
Have I done my work?
Have we packed our luggage?
Has she swept the room?
Has Najma washed her clothes?

present perfect tense interrogative

Formation of PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
Helping Verbs	(Has, Have)
Form of Verb	The third form of a verb is used
+ Affirmative Sentences
Subject	Helping verb ( has, have)		The third form of a verb		object
Ali	Has		Eaten		Meal
– Negative sentences
Sub	Helping verb ( has, have)		Not	3^rd form	object
Lee	Has		Not	Eaten	Meal
? Interrogative Sentences
Helping verb ( has, have)		subject	3^rd form	object	?
Has		Ali	Eaten	Meal	?