Present Perfect Learning Path

Present Perfect Common Mistakes

Fix the errors learners make most often with the present perfect.

The biggest errors are using a finished past-time expression, choosing the wrong auxiliary, and using the past simple where a situation continues until now.

Example 1

Wrong: I have seen him yesterday.

Example 2

Correct: I saw him yesterday.

Example 3

Correct: I have known her for ten years.

Use this as a learning loop

  1. Read the rule and examples.
  2. Say or write three examples of your own.
  3. Check the related contrast pages.
  4. Take the diagnostic and revisit weak areas.

Next step

Go back to the complete guide or take the diagnostic. Your mistakes should decide the next page you study.

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