Present Perfect
Life Experience & Time
Have / Has + V3 (Past Participle)
Example: I have eaten (V3)
1. Life Experiences
Ever
Never
Things you did in the past (time doesn't matter).
I have been to Angkor Wat.
She has never eaten Durian.
2. Unfinished Time
For
Since
Started in the past, still true now.
I have lived here for 5 years.
He has worked here since 2020.
3. Recent Result
Just
Already
Yet
I have just finished my homework.
I haven't eaten yet.
Travel Talk ✈️
Have you ever...?
Dara 🧑
Have you ever been to Thailand?
Bopha 👩
Yes, I have. I went last year.
Dara 🧑
Cool. I haven't been there yet.
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ "I have seen him yesterday." (Specific time = Past Simple)
✅ "I saw him yesterday."
✅ "I have seen him before." (No specific time)
✅ "I saw him yesterday."
✅ "I have seen him before." (No specific time)
Quiz Time ⚡
Choose the correct word.
She has lived here ___ 2015.
Have you ___ eaten insects?
I have ___ (see) that movie.
Mission 📝
Your Experiences
Write True Sentences:
- 1. I have never been to __________.
- 2. I have eaten __________.
- 3. I have lived in ________ for ________ years.
(Use: Japan, Snake, Phnom Penh, 10...)