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The Present Perfect Tense

-simple & continuous, active & passive-


Use
Present Perfect Simple Present Perfect Continuous
 How long have you two been married?  She’s been writing letters of
 I’ve read Ulysses two times, and it’s Application the whole morning.
an incredible feeling.  I’ve been considering your offer and
John’s never been in a chopper before. this is how I see it.
 What have you done to your face??
Present Perfect Passive
 Passive verb form:
infinitive: BE+ Ven
present perfect simple: HAVE/ HAS BEEN+ Ven

You’ve been mentioned in the article.

The escaped prisoner has finally been found and is in jail


again.
Present Perfect Passive
 has the same use as its active counterpart, but with
different aspect

Ulysses has been read two times. (present experience of the past action)

The rooms have been cleaned and tidied for this occasion. (present result of the past action)

Steve’s been recognized despite the mask that’s all over his face. (unfinished activity)

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