Unit 1
Present perfect simple:
The present perfect sim ple is used to ta lk about:
1
Actions which started in the past and continue now
I've worked abroad fo r ten years.
He has lived in Germany since 2002.
2 Actions in the past when the time is not finished.
I've visited many a rt g alleries this year. (This
year is not finished)
He has lived in a lot of different places in his
life. (His life is not finished)
3 Recent events which are related to the present
W here’s my camera? Oh no, someone has
stolen it.
Is Sarah having dinner w ith us? No, she has
gone back to the cam psite to rest.
<^ S e e page 114 in the G ram m ar reference fo r more inform ation.
