At a glance
- Start
- Do you say when (yesterday, in 2010, ago)?YesPast simpleI saw her yesterday.
- No finished time, or it's connected to nowPresent perfectI have seen her.
for or since?
- for + a period of timefor 3 years, for a week
- since + a starting pointsince 2020, since Monday
Past + now
I have been to Japan. (an experience; when is not important)
She has just finished her dinner. (a moment ago)
I've lost my keys. (I can't find them now)
We have lived here for ten years. (we still live here)
have / has+past participle (been, seen, done, played…)
Past participles of irregular verbs
Ever and never
- Have you ever eaten sushi? Yes, I have.
- I've never seen snow.
- She's been to Paris twice.
Just, already, yet
just = a very short time ago: I've just arrived.
already = before now (sooner than expected): I've already done it.
yet = until now (questions and negatives): Have you finished yet? I haven't finished yet.
For and since
for + a period of time: for two hours, for three years
since + a starting point: since Monday, since 2015
- How long have you known her? I've known her since we were children.
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.