English

Present Perfect Tense

Describe past actions connected with the present.

Subject + has/have + V3

Formula Explanation

Use has with third-person singular subjects and have with I, you, we and they.

Variables Explained

V3 = Past participle; has/have = Auxiliary verbs.

Solved Example

Complete: They ___ finished their work.
Answer: They have finished their work.

Exam Tip

Do not confuse the past participle with the simple past form.