Present Perfect: Uses
Introduction
The
present perfect tense is common in English. It is used for many different functions. This page will explain the most important uses of the present perfect tense.
1. Actions which started in the past and are still continuing
The present perfect is often used for an action that started at some time in the past and is still continuing now. Often, the words
for (with a length of time) and
since (with a starting time) are used along with the present perfect.
He has lived in Canada for five years.
(He started living in Canada five years ago, and he's still living there now.)
She has worked at the University since 1994.
(She started working at the University in 1994, and she's still working there now.)
