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Present Perfect Tense

Definition:

The present perfect tense is a grammatical tense that expresses actions or events that have occurred in the past, but their exact time is not specified, or they have a connection to the present moment.

Usage:

The present perfect tense is commonly used in English to indicate:

• An action that started in the past and continues into the present.
• An action that occurred at an unspecified time before now.
• An action that has just been completed.
• An action that has a result or consequence in the present.

Examples:

As an action continuing into the present:

1. I have lived in this city for ten years.
2. She has worked at the same company since graduation.

As an action occurring at an unspecified time before now:

1. He has already visited that museum.
2. We have seen that movie twice.

As a just completed action:

1. They have just finished their exams.
2. Sarah has already cooked dinner.

As an action with a result in the present:

1. I have lost my keys, so I can't enter the house.
2. She has broken her leg, so she can't participate in the race.

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