Present Perfect for Experiences

Point 1: Use the present perfect to talk about experiences.

• Where have you worked?
• ✅ I’ve worked for many companies.
• ❌ I haven’t worked for him.
• Have you been to Europe?
• ✅ Yes, I have been to Spain.
• ❌ No, I haven’t had the time or money.

Point 2: Use the particle 'yet' in questions to ask if an action occurred.

• Have you seen the movie yet?
• ✅ Yes, I have seen it.
• ❌ No, I have not seen it yet.
• Have you finished yet?
• ✅ Yes, I am done.
• ❌ Not yet.

Point 3: Use 'already' in affirmative statements. It can go before or after the verb. The answer can also use the past tense.

• Have you eaten yet?
• ✅ Yes, I've eaten already.
• ✅ Yes, I've already eaten.
• Have you called her?
• ✅ Yes, I called her already.
• ✅ Yes, I already called her.

Point 4: Contractions are commonly used in the present perfect.

• ✅ I have eaten. = I’ve eaten.
• ❌ I have not eaten. = I haven't eaten yet.

• ✅ You have won. = You’ve won.
• ❌ You have not won yet. = You haven't won yet.

• ✅ She has left. = She’s left.
• ❌ She has not left yet. = She hasn't left yet.

• ✅ He has finished. = He’s finished.
• ❌ He has not finished yet. = He hasn't finished yet.

• ✅ It has stopped. = It’s stopped.
• ❌ It has not stopped yet. = It hasn't stopped yet.

• ✅ They have quit. = They’ve quit.
• ❌ They have not quit yet. = They haven't quit yet.

• ✅ We have won. = We’ve won.
• ❌ We have not won yet. = We haven't won yet.