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4. our experiences. For example,
• I have seen all the animations on that hard disk.

5. our experiences, using ever/never with the present perfect. For example,
• I have never gone snorkeling in the sea.

• Have you ever come first in an examination?
6. ‘Never’ is used only in positive sentences. For example,

• I have never been on a boat.
• Mum has never eaten mushrooms.

E. Complete the sentences with the present perfect tense form of the verbs in
the brackets.

1. you your lunch? (have)

2. She yet. (not return)

3. he his violin? (bring)

4. you ever to Budapest? (be)

5. Anil up yet? (get)
6. you ever aloo parathas at Amrik
Sukhdev? (eat) (have)

Let’s now understand the difference between simple present tense and present perfect
tense.

Simple present tense F. Present perfect tense

Used to express habits and routines Used to talk about events that have just

• I wake up at 6 every day. completed
• I have just woken up.

F. Now, change these sentences into the present
perfect tense. Make other changes as necessary.

1. I water the plants every day.
I have just watered the plants.

2. I write a letter to my grandparents every week.

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