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VISUAL LEARNING
Place an action in time.
English verb forms help signal when an action happens. Compare the same action across past, present and future before learning each tense in detail.
1) Present Perfect Tense is used to tell the completion of immediate past action; as,
- I have just finished my work.
2) Present Perfect Tense is used to explain the effect of past action in present; as,
- Sameer has repaired the computer.
This sentence means – now computer is ready to use.
- I have finished my homework.
This sentence means – now I don’t have any homework.
3) Present Perfect Tense is used to explain the past action but continued upto the time of speaking; as,
- I have taught these students for five years.
- She has known her for a long time.
4) Present Perfect Tense is used to explain indefinite past action; as,
- Have you watched that movie?
- She has never seen him in such a situation.