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What will I learn from the English lesson Learning Present perfect?
During this English lesson you will learn what present perfect tense is and how to use it.
The present perfect tense can also be used for any action that has happened at an unstated time in the past. The exact time is not important, so it is not mentioned. The emphasis is placed on the action that as happened. Paul has broken his leg. Why is this sentence present perfect tense? The exact time has not mentioned. But what is important is that his leg is broken. b) Paul has been to Thailand four times. The exact time of the visits was not mentioned. But what is important is the fact that he has visited Thailand four times.
Using present perfect tense using an action with a specific time period
Present perfect tense can also be used for an action which has happened within a specific time, which is not over at the moment of speaking, such as today, this morning Afternoon weekly monthly year, etc. Paul has received six emails this afternoon. Why is this sentence present perfect tense? The action has been repeated six times up to now and importantly might happen again as the time period, this afternoon - is not over yet.) This in not present perfect tense Paul received two emails this afternoon. The time period, this afternoon is over, it is now evening By removing has makes the sentence not perfect present tense