USAGE: We use it; • • • To talk about actions that take place in the past and now still go on To talk about an action that began in an unspecified time To talk about an experience we had and we can have again EXAMPLES • • • • • I have done my homework It has rained all the night We haven’t seen her for ages Has she ever visited you? Have they finished their work? TIME EXPRESSIONS YET: I haven’t finished the book yet ALREADY: She has already washed the dishes JUST: We have just bought a cat EVER: Have you ever been to İstanbul? NEVER: We have never seen a desert SINCE: I have known her since 1997 I have known her since I was five FOR: They have watched TV for two hours I have waited for you for ages HOW LONG: How long have you been in Rize? • I ( never-play ) tennis • She ( already-finish) her homework • My father _ ( just –go ) to work • She ( just-wash ) the dishes • ( you-ever-be ) to Antalya? • She ( play ) the guitar since she was seven • He _ ( not – clean ) the house yet • We ( visit ) Maiden Tower several times • She ( just–drink ) her tea • We ( never – climb ) mountains • ( you – ever – have ) a holiday in seasides? • I ( already – ) the shopping