Present Perfect Tense with 200 Practical Examples

The Present Perfect Tense is used to indicate an action that has just been completed, or an action that started in the past and still has relevance to the present. It is often used for experiences, achievements, and actions that have occurred at an unspecified time before now.

Structure:

• Affirmative: Subject + has/have + past participle of verb
  • Example: She has finished her homework.
• Negative: Subject + has/have + not + past participle of verb
  • Example: They have not eaten breakfast.
• Interrogative: Has/Have + subject + past participle of verb?
• Example: Have you visited the museum?

The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time before now, or that started in the past and have relevance to the present. It is formed using “has/have” + past participle. These 200 examples provide real-world context and fluency practice.

100 Examples of Present Perfect Tense

1. Completed Actions with Present Relevance:

1. I have finished my homework.
2. She has read that book already.
3. They have visited the new mall.
4. We have moved to a new house.
5. He has completed his assignment.
6. I have just eaten lunch.
7. They have built a new school in the town.
8. She has broken her arm.
9. He has lost his wallet.
10. We have gone to the grocery store.

2. Actions That Happened at an Unspecified Time:

11. She has traveled to Europe many times.
12. I have met several famous people.
13. They have learned French.
14. He has found a new job.
15. We have taken this course before.
16. She has forgotten her keys.
17. I have seen this movie twice.
18. He has written three novels.
19. They have played football together.
20. We have moved five times in ten years.

3. Recent Actions:

21. I have just finished my workout.
22. He has already left for work.
23. They have just arrived at the airport.
24. We have recently updated our website.
25. She has just heard the news.
26. He has already cleaned his room.
27. They have just started their new project.
28. She has recently returned from vacation.
29. We have already eaten dinner.
30. He has just started his new job.

4. Life Experiences:

31. I have never been to Japan.
32. She has visited six countries.
33. They have climbed Mount Everest.
34. He has lived in three different cities.
35. We have seen the Great Wall of China.
36. She has worked with many different companies.
37. He has tried skydiving once.
38. They have traveled across Europe.
39. We have eaten sushi in Tokyo.
40. She has learned to play the piano.

5. Actions in Progress (Emphasizing duration):

41. I have studied English for five years.
42. She has worked here since 2010.
43. We have lived in this city for three years.
44. He has been a doctor for ten years.
45. They have attended this school since childhood.
46. I have known her since we were kids.
47. She has played the violin for a decade.
48. They have worked on this project for two months.
49. We have owned our house for 15 years.
50. He has served in the army for five years.

6. Negative Sentences (Actions Not Done):

51. I have not seen that movie yet.
52. She has not finished her homework.
53. They have not visited their grandparents this year.
54. We have not met the new neighbors.
55. He has not completed his training.
56. I have not eaten anything all day.
57. She has not traveled outside the country.
58. They have not heard from him in weeks.
59. He has not been to the doctor yet.
60. We have not received the package.

7. Questions in Present Perfect Tense:

61. Have you ever been to Paris?
62. Has she finished her report?
63. Have they visited the museum?
64. Have you eaten breakfast yet?
65. Has he called you today?
66. Have they found a solution yet?
67. Has she read that book before?
68. Have we received the email?
69. Has he worked here long?
70. Have they traveled abroad?

8. Describing Accomplishments:

71. She has won three awards.
72. He has written two best-selling books.
73. They have developed a new app.
74. We have created a successful business.
75. She has completed a marathon.
76. He has invented a new technology.
77. They have built a hospital in the village.
78. We have raised $10,000 for charity.
79. She has designed a beautiful garden.
80. He has led the company to success.

9. Actions with a Connection to the Present:

81. I have cleaned the house (it is clean now).
82. She has cooked dinner (it is ready to eat).
83. He has fixed the car (it works now).
84. They have painted the walls (the room looks fresh).
85. We have bought new furniture (it’s in the living room).
86. She has found her phone (she has it now).
87. I have made the bed (it’s neat now).
88. He has organized his files (they are sorted now).
89. They have installed new software (it’s running now).
90. We have planned our holiday (we’re ready to go).

10. Expressions of "First Time" Events:

91. This is the first time I have visited this city.
92. It’s the first time she has cooked dinner.
93. This is the first time they have traveled together.
94. It’s the first time he has driven a car.
95. This is the first time we have gone skiing.
96. It’s the first time she has seen a rainbow.
97. This is the first time I have tried sushi.
98. It’s the first time they have been to a concert.
99. This is the first time we have hiked a mountain.
100. It’s the first time he has flown on a plane.

1. Negative Sentences in Present Perfect Tense

Structure:

• Subject + has/have not + past participle of verb
  • Example: He has not finished his homework yet.

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50 Negative Sentence Examples

1. I have not finished my assignment.
2. She has not gone to the gym today.
3. They have not visited Paris yet.
4. He has not read the book.
5. We have not eaten breakfast.
6. I have not seen that movie.
7. She has not arrived at the party.
8. They have not called us yet.
9. He has not finished his project.
10. We have not met the new neighbors.
11. I have not traveled to Asia.
12. She has not cleaned her room.
13. They have not started the meeting yet.
14. He has not taken his medicine.
15. We have not completed the task.
16. I have not learned to swim.
17. She has not written the report.
18. They have not been to this restaurant before.
19. He has not fixed the car yet.
20. We have not bought groceries this week.
21. I have not decided where to go.
22. She has not paid the bills yet.
23. They have not cooked dinner.
24. He has not spoken to his manager.
25. We have not received the email.
26. I have not heard from them in a while.
27. She has not done her homework.
28. They have not cleaned the house.
29. He has not sent the invitation.
30. We have not packed our bags yet.
31. I have not tried this dish before.
32. She has not met her new boss yet.
33. They have not solved the problem.
34. He has not quit smoking.
35. We have not finished painting the house.
36. I have not booked the tickets yet.
37. She has not found her phone.
38. They have not seen the presentation.
39. He has not saved the document.
40. We have not decided on a date.
41. I have not worn this jacket before.
42. She has not answered my calls.
43. They have not played football recently.
44. He has not visited his grandparents this month.
45. We have not signed the contract yet.
46. I have not chosen a restaurant.
47. She has not cooked the meal.
48. They have not returned the book.
49. He has not cleaned his car.
50. We have not finished our shopping.

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2. Interrogative Sentences in Present Perfect Tense

Structure:

• Has/Have + subject + past participle of verb?
  • Example: Have you finished your homework?

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50 Interrogative Sentence Examples

1. Have you finished your assignment?
2. Has she gone to the gym today?
3. Have they visited Paris yet?
4. Has he read the book?
5. Have we eaten breakfast?
6. Have you seen that movie?
7. Has she arrived at the party?
8. Have they called us yet?
9. Has he finished his project?
10. Have we met the new neighbors?
11. Have you traveled to Asia?
12. Has she cleaned her room?
13. Have they started the meeting yet?
14. Has he taken his medicine?
15. Have we completed the task?
16. Have you learned to swim?
17. Has she written the report?
18. Have they been to this restaurant before?
19. Has he fixed the car yet?
20. Have we bought groceries this week?
21. Have you decided where to go?
22. Has she paid the bills yet?
23. Have they cooked dinner?
24. Has he spoken to his manager?
25. Have we received the email?
26. Have you heard from them in a while?
27. Has she done her homework?
28. Have they cleaned the house?
29. Has he sent the invitation?
30. Have we packed our bags yet?
31. Have you tried this dish before?
32. Has she met her new boss yet?
33. Have they solved the problem?
34. Has he quit smoking?
35. Have we finished painting the house?
36. Have you booked the tickets yet?
37. Has she found her phone?
38. Have they seen the presentation?
39. Has he saved the document?
40. Have we decided on a date?
41. Have you worn this jacket before?
42. Has she answered my calls?
43. Have they played football recently?
44. Has he visited his grandparents this month?
45. Have we signed the contract yet?
46. Have you chosen a restaurant?
47. Has she cooked the meal?
48. Have they returned the book?
49. Has he cleaned his car?
50. Have we finished our shopping?