80+ Sentences of Present Perfect | Present Perfect Examples

Learn 80+ example sentences of the present perfect tense in English. This lesson is going to provide 80 sentences with the use of helping verbs of the present perfect tense.

What is the Present Perfect Tense?

Although it’s easy to confuse this verb tense with present simple, the main difference is that the action is complete for present perfect. In other words, you are looking at the result right now without any words referring to time.

Usage of Present Perfect Tense

The present perfect tense is used to describe:

1. an action or situation that began sometime in the past and continues into the present time.
2. an action performed during a period that has not yet been completed.
3. a repeated activity in an unspecified time period between the past and the current time period.
4. an action that finished in the very recent past, expressed by ‘just’.
5. an action when the time is not important.

Learn Present Perfect Tense Definition and Rules

The structure of the Present Perfect (formula):

Affirmative Sentence

Subject + have/has + past participle

Example:

• I have tried sushi before.

Negative Sentence

Subject + have not (haven’t)/has not (hasn’t) + past participle

Example:

• I have not tried sushi before.

Interrogative Sentence

Have/Has + subject + past participle?

Example:

• Have you tried sushi before?

80+ Example Sentences of Present Perfect Tense:

1. My daughter has completed her math and reading homework assignments.
2. The gardener has planted all the seeds he is going to for the tomato season.
3. We have finished watching Star Wars and now we can start watching The Empire Strikes Back.
4. My company has banned remote work-from-home and now we all have to drive into the office every day.
5. For the last two weeks, I have read a book a day and reviewed it for my website.
6. I have traveled back and forth to Japan once a month for the last year.
7. The cat has played with the ribbon for too long and now she just looks silly!
8. I have listened to all the PMP podcasts, and now I am ready to take the exam.
9. The trick-or-treaters have visited my house three times tonight and I’m not sure I can stay hidden any longer.
10. My son has performed the same piano exercises for the last hour and I can’t get the sounds out of my head!
11. My sister has already made a big cake.
12. You have grown since the last time I saw you.
13. It hasn’t drunk the water.
14. I have seen that movie.
15. We haven’t received any mail since we retired.
16. They haven’t gone to the shopping center.
17. Have they played the piano? No, they haven’t.
18. I have known Michael since high school.
19. My baby has slept all night.
20. I have never been to Texas.
21. They have bought a new car.
22. I studied at home for one hour.
23. There has been an accident.
24. People have not traveled to Venus.
25. Alex has studied two foreign languages.
26. She has learned to speak Spanish.
27. She has gone to the library.
28. You have not gone home.
29. They haven’t lived here for years.
30. where have I left my wallet?
31. My sister has lost the key to the bathroom.
32. He has never eaten these pizzas.
33. The army has attacked that city two times.
34. You listened to Madonna at the concert.
35. Scientists have split the atom.
36. Have you ever stayed in a hotel?
37. Why has she said that?
38. My dogs have not eaten anything.
39. Tom isn’t at school. I think he has gone to the theater.
40. The hens have laid plenty of eggs.
41. They have had many cars since I can remember.
42. I have been to London.
43. He entered a restaurant.
44. How long have you lived in this city?
45. They have stayed in the pool since at 9 o’clock.
46. Have you ever played basketball?
47. Have you ever met Michael?
48. The baby has broken the glass.
49. Have you been to this place before?
50. I have answered 20 questions so far.
51. They have bought Laptops
52. She has written four letters.
53. We’ve already had our breakfast.
54. Sansa and Cersei have known each other since they were in primary school.
55. My mother has just finished the cake.
56. We have asked too many questions.
57. The banana has not turned brown yet.
58. My father has worked in Austin for a long time.
59. I have put the money on the table.
60. She hasn’t slept since yesterday.
61. I have worked as an engineer for two years.
62. My brother has driven a car before.
63. They haven’t phoned
64. I have made you a cup of coffee.
65. Have you seen the lion?
66. The class has been outside for recess.
67. She has watched this movie several times.
68. I haven’t seen Mary recently.
69. We haven’t gone to watch the new movie.
70. My mother has just cleaned the house.
71. My son has been sick since Monday.
72. I’ve known Mark for 7 or 8 years.
73. I have eaten lunch.
74. Have you read this book yet?
75. I have been to Madrid recently.
76. I’ve worked here since April.
77. I haven’t bought the book yet.
78. We have never tried to invent something new.
79. I have never seen such an expensive house.
80. Her behavior and attitude have changed a lot since you last saw her.
81. She has already come.
82. My brothers haven’t ever gone to Spain.
83. He has broken his leg.
84. I have had five quizzes and six tests so far this holiday.
85. Have you just finished your homework?
86. They bought the notebook.
87. Have you ever been to Mexico?
88. Nobody has ever said that to me before.
89. I have been to China 4 times.
90. Samuel hasn’t called for eight months.

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Example Sentences of Present Perfect Tense

Example Sentences of Present Perfect Tense

Example Sentences of Present Perfect Tense

Related Lessons:

1. Present Perfect Tense Definition and Rules
2. Past Perfect Tense
3. Past Perfect Continuous Tense
4. Future Perfect Tense
5. 50 Examples of Simple Present Tense