Present perfect (simple and continuous) present perfect simple: have / has + past participle
1 I’ve been to Australia. Have you ever broken
your leg?
2 We’ve just phoned the doctor.
I’ve already finished my lunch.
3 It’s the best book I’ve ever read.
It’s the first time we’ve done this.
4 My sister’s had a baby! Look, I’ve cut my finger.
5 I’ve known her since I was a child.
She’s had the job for six months.
6 How many of his books have you read?
She’s been out twice this week.
Use auxiliary verbs (do, have, etc.) or modal verbs (can, must, etc.):
1 in short answers, instead of answering just Yes / No.
2 to avoid repeating the main verb / verb phrase, e.g. I like dogs but my husband
doesn’t (like dogs).
