Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the Present Perfect to talk about things you have done at any point in your life without saying exactly when.
- Use 'have' or 'has' plus the past participle (V3) of the verb: 'I have traveled.'
- Use 'ever' in questions to ask if an experience happened at least once: 'Have you ever...?'
- Never use specific time words like 'yesterday' or 'in 2010' with this tense: 'I have seen it' (Correct).
Overview
Present Perfect（現在完了形）っていう特別なツールを使うんだ。これはまさに、究極のストーリーテラーのための時制だね。何が起こったかだけじゃなく、今この瞬間までに、君が自分だけの「経験のバケツ」に何を溜めてきたかってことを話すためのものなんだ。Present Perfectは、君が持ってる合計XPを人に伝える方法なんだ。*いつ*ポイントをゲットしたかを言うんじゃなくて、それらを*持ってる*ってことを見せびらかす感じ。「2019年にパリに行った」って言うなら、それは特定の瞬間のスクリーンショットみたいなもの。でも、「パリに行ったことがある」(I have been to Paris)って言えば、君は「パリ訪問経験者」が自分のアイデンティティの永久的な一部になったってことを伝えてるんだ。まるでプロフィールのバッジみたいにね。これは旅行、食べ物、映画、仕事、それにロックダウン中にパンを焼こうとして見事に失敗した、なんて経験にも使える。英語では、カレンダーの*日付*よりも、それが起こったという*事実*の方が大事なんだ。もし日付を覚えてないなら（あるいは日付が重要じゃないなら）、Present Perfectは君の最高の友達だよ。ただ、今朝の朝食を説明するのには使わないでね。もしその朝食が、君が一生忘れないような人生を変える出来事だったなら話は別だけど。How This Grammar Works
Have you ever worked with a remote team?)と尋ねる。彼らは君が3月の雨の降る水曜日にそれをしたかなんて気にしない。そのスキルが*今現在*、君の頭の中にあるかどうかを知りたいんだ。君が「はい、3つの異なるタイムゾーンのチームと働いたことがあります」(Yes, I have worked with teams in three different time zones)と答えるとき、君はその橋を使っている。過去の成功を現在の部屋に持ち込んでいるんだ。だからこれをPresent Perfect（現在完了形）と呼ぶんだよ。君の*完了した*(perfected)過去の行動が*現在*(present)どういう状態にあるか、ということだからね。これがeverやneverのような言葉を使う理由でもある。everは「君の人生の全歴史の中で、これに『はい』と答えられる瞬間が一度でもあるか？」と尋ねるようなもの。そしてneverはその悲しくて空っぽなバージョン。「経験値ゼロ」ボタンだね。もし僕が「イカゲームを一度も見たことがない」(I have never seen Squid Game)と言ったら、それは僕が生まれてからこの瞬間まで、魂にネットフリックスの形をした穴が空いているってことを伝えているんだ。
Formation Pattern
I, You, We, They, He, She, or It.
have または has。これが文のエンジンだ。he/she/itは特別扱いで、いつもhasを取るってことを覚えておこう。それ以外は全部haveだ。
edをつけた形（playedやworkedみたいに）。不規則動詞なら、学校で暗記させられたであろう「3番目の列」の単語（gone, seen, eatenのような）だ。
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
| Affirmative | I have visited Rome. | Ich habe Rom besucht. / He visitado Roma. |
| Negative | She hasn't (has not) tried sushi. | Sie hat kein Sushi probiert. / Ella no ha probado sushi. |
| Question | Have you ever met a celebrity? | Hast du jemals einen Promi getroffen? / ¿Has conocido a algún famoso? |
| Short Answer | Yes, I have. / No, I hasn't. | Ja, habe ich. / Nein, habe ich nicht. / Sí. / No. |
When To Use It
- General Experiences:
I have traveled to Japan.
(私は日本がどんな所か知っている人です)。 - Accomplishments:
Our team has won the championship!
(私たちのトロフィーを見て！)。 - Changes over time:
Your English has improved so much since we last spoke on WhatsApp!
(最後にWhatsAppで話した時より、君は今、上達している)。 - Multiple occurrences:
I have seen that Marvel movie five times.
(今では多分、セリフを暗唱できるくらいだよ)。
today, this week, this year, so farのような、*未完了*または*曖昧な*時のマーカーと一緒に使われるのを見るだろう。これらの期間はまだ終わっていないから、Present Perfectの領域だ。まだバケツに経験値（XP）を追加できるからね！でも、yesterday, last night, in 1998と言った瞬間、そのバケツは閉じられて、Past Simple（過去形）に切り替えなければならない。古いノキアの携帯に新しいアプリを入れようとするようなもので、もう合わないんだ。
Common Mistakes
- 1The
Specific TimeTrap: これが間違いナンバーワン。「I have seen him yesterday」とは絶対に言わないこと。Yesterday（昨日）は完了した時間だ。もう死んで、消え去ったもの。I saw him yesterdayを使おう。Present Perfectは、ヴァンパイアがニンニクを嫌うように、特定の日付を嫌うんだ。 - 2The
Beenvs.GoneMix-up: これは定番の間違い。もし友達がロンドンで君の目の前に立っているのに、「I have gone to Italy」と言ったら…その友達は幽霊だ。Goneは、行ってしまってまだ戻ってきていないことを意味する。Beenは、行って、そして今戻ってきた（少なくとも訪れたことがある）ことを意味する。パーティで昔話をするならbeenを使い、誰かが電話に出ない理由を説明するならgoneを使おう。 - 3Forgetting the
Has:She have beenはマトリックスのバグみたいに聞こえる。三人称単数（He, She, It）には必ずhasを使うこと。hasの's'はSpecial（特別）な人々を表していると考えてみて。 - 4Using the wrong verb form:
Past Participle（過去分詞）の代わりにPast Simple（過去形）を使ってしまうこと。「I have went」は文法に対する罪だ。「I have gone」でなければならない。これはサンダルに靴下を合わせるようなもので、技術的には可能だけど、みんなに白い目で見られるよ。
Contrast With Similar Patterns
学習者はよくPast SimpleとPresent Perfectの間で苦労する。ここに黄金ルールがある：それは「完結した物語」か、それとも「人生の勲章」か？
I ate a burger at 8 PM.(過去の特定の出来事。バーガーはもうない。その時間も過ぎ去った。物語は終わり)。
Past Simpleをスマホのギャラリーにある一枚の写真だと考えてみて。Present Perfectは君の「人生のハイライト」リール全体だ。もし君がVlogを撮っていて、「今日は3つのお寺を巡りました」(Today we've explored three different temples)と言うなら、その日はまだ続いているからPresent Perfectを使っている。もし翌日にそのビデオをアップロードするなら、「昨日は3つのお寺を巡りました」(Yesterday we explored three temples)と言うだろう。
Quick FAQ
人生経験について話すときにalreadyやyetは使えますか？
もちろんだよ！ alreadyは、思ったより早くバケットリストの項目を達成した時に使う（"I've already finished the series!
シリーズもう見終わっちゃった！）。yetは、やるつもりだけどまだやっていないことに使う（I haven't been to New York yet."まだニューヨークには行ってないんだ）。
なぜアメリカ人は時々代わりにPast Simpleを使うのですか？
いいところに気づいたね！アメリカ人はよく
Did you eat yet?と言うけど、イギリス人はたいてい
Have you eaten yet?と言うんだ。どちらも通じるけど、B1レベルの試験やフォーマルな文章では、
yetやalreadyにはPresent Perfectを使うようにしよう。
"I've ever been«と»Have you ever been"のどちらですか？
Everは、ほとんどいつも質問か、hardlyを使った否定文で使われる。通常の文で
I have ever been to Parisとは言わないだろう。単に
I have been to Parisと言うだけだ。
Everは「これまでのどの時点をとっても？」と尋ねるような感じなんだ。
動詞のPast Participle（過去分詞）が分からなかったらどうすればいいですか？
もしそれが規則動詞なら、edをつけよう。不規則動詞なら、まあ…Googleが君の友達だ。あるいは、別の動詞を使っちゃおう！I have sungの代わりに、
I have performed a song（歌を披露したことがある）と言える。裏技発動だね。
Real Conversations
Alex: あの新しいVRゲーム、試したことある？ (Have you ever tried that new VR game?)
Sam: ううん、まだないよ。面白いの？ (No, I haven't. Is it good?)
Alex: 最高だよ！今週毎日やってるんだ。 (It's amazing! I've played it every day this week.)
Sarah: マークはもう空港に行った？ (Has Mark gone to the airport yet?)
Tom: うん、もう出たよ。今頃はもう飛行機の中じゃないかな。 (Yeah, he's already left. He's probably on the plane by now.)
Progressive Practice
今年にしたことを3つ挙げてみよう（例：「新しい単語を50個学んだ」
I have learned 50 new words）。
これまで*一度も*したことがないけど、してみたいことを3つ書き出してみよう（例：「オーロラを見たことがない」
I have never seen the Northern Lights）。
友達に、好きな映画や食べ物について「～したことある？」(Have you ever...)という質問を5つしてみよう。
Present Perfectだけを使って、自分の達成したことについて短い「人生の自己紹介」を書いてみよう。
Present Perfect Conjugation
| Subject | Auxiliary | Past Participle (V3) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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have
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eaten
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I have eaten sushi.
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You
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have
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eaten
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You have eaten sushi.
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He / She / It
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has
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eaten
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She has eaten sushi.
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We
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have
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eaten
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We have eaten sushi.
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They
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have
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eaten
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They have eaten sushi.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Negative Contraction |
|---|---|---|
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I have
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I've
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I haven't
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You have
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You've
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You haven't
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He has
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He's
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He hasn't
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She has
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She's
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She hasn't
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It has
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It's
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It hasn't
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We have
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We've
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We haven't
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They have
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They've
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They haven't
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Meanings
The Present Perfect for life experience describes actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, where the focus is on the experience itself rather than the date.
General Experience
To state that an event has occurred at least once in your life.
“I have seen that movie before.”
“She has met the President.”
Inquiry (Ever)
To ask if someone has had a specific experience at any point in their life.
“Have you ever eaten snails?”
“Has he ever been to New York?”
Negative Experience (Never)
To state that an event has not occurred at any point in your life.
“I have never broken a bone.”
“He has never seen snow.”
Reference Table
| 用法 | 構造 | 例文（質問） | 例文（肯定） | 例文（否定） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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経験（いつかは不明）
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Subject + have/has + Past Participle
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Have you ever tried surfing?
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I have tried surfing.
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I haven't tried surfing.
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「ever」を使った質問
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Have/Has + Subject + ever + Past Participle?
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Has she ever eaten sushi?
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She has eaten sushi.
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She hasn't eaten sushi.
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「never」を使った文
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Subject + have/has + never + Past Participle
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N/A
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We have never seen snow.
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N/A
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経験回数について話す
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Subject + have/has + Past Participle + (number of times)
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How many times have you visited?
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I have visited three times.
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I haven't visited yet.
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フォーマル度スペクトル
Have you ever had the opportunity to visit London? (Travel inquiry)
Have you ever been to London? (Travel inquiry)
Been to London? (Travel inquiry)
Ever hit up London? (Travel inquiry)
現在完了形（経験）
形成
- Have/Has 助動詞
- Past Participle 動詞の形
主要な副詞
- Ever 質問で使う
- Never 否定的な経験
- Already 予想より早く
- Yet まだ起こっていない（期待されている）
核となる意味
- Unspecified past time 特定の過去ではない
- Connection to present 現在との関連性
現在完了形 vs. 単純過去形
現在完了形（経験）を使うタイミング
その行動は過去の出来事ですか？
特定の時間が言及されていますか（例：「yesterday」「in 2023」）？
その経験が現在までの人生で「存在するか」が焦点ですか？
人生経験：過去分詞の動詞
旅行
- • Been
- • Visited
- • Traveled
- • Flown
食べ物
- • Eaten
- • Tried
- • Cooked
- • Tasted
スキル・趣味
- • Played
- • Learned
- • Read
- • Watched
挑戦
- • Climbed
- • Achieved
- • Overcome
- • Survived
レベル別の例文
I have seen a movie.
I have seen a movie.
She has been to London.
She has been to London.
We have eaten pizza.
We have eaten pizza.
Have you met my friend?
Have you met my friend?
Have you ever climbed a mountain?
Have you ever climbed a mountain?
I have never broken my leg.
I have never broken my leg.
He has already finished his homework.
He has already finished his homework.
They haven't seen the new museum yet.
They haven't seen the new museum yet.
I've been to Italy three times in my life.
I've been to Italy three times in my life.
Have you ever considered working abroad?
Have you ever considered working abroad?
She has managed several projects like this before.
She has managed several projects like this before.
We've never had any problems with this car.
We've never had any problems with this car.
The company has seen significant growth this year.
The company has seen significant growth this year.
I've been wondering if you'd like to join us.
I've been wondering if you'd like to join us.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you couldn't control?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you couldn't control?
Scientists have discovered a new species in the Amazon.
Scientists have discovered a new species in the Amazon.
Never have I witnessed such a display of talent.
Never have I witnessed such a display of talent.
The government has yet to address the underlying issues.
The government has yet to address the underlying issues.
I have long suspected that he was not telling the truth.
I have long suspected that he was not telling the truth.
Has it ever occurred to you that she might be right?
Has it ever occurred to you that she might be right?
Seldom has a book had such a profound impact on my thinking.
Seldom has a book had such a profound impact on my thinking.
The city has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade.
The city has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade.
I have but once seen him lose his temper.
I have but once seen him lose his temper.
Whether or not he has truly repented remains to be seen.
Whether or not he has truly repented remains to be seen.
間違えやすい
Learners often use Present Perfect when they mention a specific time.
Both are past participles related to movement, but they mean different things.
Learners might use continuous for life experiences.
よくある間違い
I have see that movie.
I have seen that movie.
She have been to Italy.
She has been to Italy.
I have go to the park.
I have been to the park.
Have you ever eat sushi?
Have you ever eaten sushi?
I have seen him yesterday.
I saw him yesterday.
I have ever been to Paris.
I have been to Paris.
Did you ever been to London?
Have you ever been to London?
He has gone to Japan twice.
He has been to Japan twice.
I haven't never seen that.
I have never seen that.
I've been knowing her for years.
I've known her for years.
Never I have seen such a thing.
Never have I seen such a thing.
I have seen him since three days.
I haven't seen him for three days.
It's the first time I'm being here.
It's the first time I've been here.
I've seen him last week.
I saw him last week.
文型パターン
Have you ever ___?
I have never ___ in my life.
It's the first time I have ___.
She has ___ three times so far.
Real World Usage
I have worked with SQL for five years.
Have you ever been to that new cafe downtown?
I've never been to South America.
Have you ever had a reaction to penicillin?
I've finally finished my painting!
I've never tried this dish before.
「人生の履歴書」だと思って！
特定の過去の時間は避けてね
過去分詞をマスターしよう
雑談にぴったり！
「been to」と「gone to」の違い
Smart Tips
Stop! Switch to the Past Simple immediately.
Always add 'ever' to make it sound like a natural inquiry.
Most verbs are regular (-ed). If it's a common verb, check the irregular list.
Use 'been to' to show you are back and ready to talk about it.
発音
Contraction Stress
In 'I've been', the 've' is very soft, almost disappearing. The stress is on 'been'.
Has vs Is
The contraction 's' can be 'has' or 'is'. Context tells you: if followed by a V3, it's 'has'.
Question Rise
Have you ever been to Spain? ↗
Standard yes/no question intonation.
暗記しよう
記憶術
HAVE you HAD the experience? If it's in your 'bag' of life, use 'have' and the V3 verb.
視覚的連想
Imagine your life is a suitcase. Every time you do something new (travel, eat a new food, learn a skill), you put a sticker on the suitcase. The Present Perfect is the list of all those stickers.
Rhyme
To talk of things you've done before, use 'have' and 'has' to open the door.
Story
Meet Alex. Alex is 80 years old. He has traveled the world, he has met kings, and he has seen the stars. He doesn't remember the dates, but he has the memories. Alex uses the Present Perfect to tell his story.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down 5 things you have done in your life that you are proud of, using 'I have...'. Then write 3 things you have never done but want to do.
文化メモ
Americans often use the Past Simple with 'just', 'already', and 'yet', whereas British speakers strictly use Present Perfect.
British speakers use 'been' and 'gone' very distinctly to indicate if a person has returned or not.
Similar to British English, but often uses contractions more aggressively in casual speech.
The Present Perfect developed in Germanic languages as a way to express the 'result' of an action that the subject 'possesses.'
会話のきっかけ
Have you ever traveled to a different continent?
What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
Have you ever met someone famous?
Have you ever had to speak English in a difficult situation?
日記のテーマ
よくある間違い
Test Yourself
My sister ___ never tried authentic Italian pizza.
Find and fix the mistake:
Did you ever visited the Grand Canyon?
Translate into English: 'Nunca he visto una aurora boreal.'
Answer starts with: ["I...
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /4
練習問題
8 exercisesI ___ (see) that movie three times.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
She have never eaten sushi before.
ever / you / have / a / horse / ridden / ?
Match 'He has been to Paris' and 'He has gone to Paris'.
A: Have you ever tried bungee jumping? B: No, I ___.
They have visited the museum.
You can use the Present Perfect with the word 'yesterday'.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercises___ you ever ___ (eat) insects?
He hasn't finish his online course yet.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Ella nunca ha aprendido a programar.'
Put the words in order:
Match the subjects with the correct form:
They ___ visited that museum many times.
My friend went to Japan, but she's back now.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: '¿Alguna vez has visto esta serie en Netflix?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
I ___ never ___ (try) vegan food before.
Score: /12
よくある質問 (8)
`I saw` is for a specific time (e.g., yesterday). `I have seen` is for any time in your life.
No, `ever` is used for questions. In a positive sentence, just say `I have been to Spain.`
Use `has` for `he`, `she`, and `it`. Use `have` for all other subjects.
Yes, `I've` is the contraction. It is very common in spoken English.
It is the 'third form' of a verb (e.g., eat -> ate -> `eaten`).
No, that's a double negative. Say `I have never eaten` or `I haven't eaten`.
`Been to` means you went and came back. It's the standard way to talk about travel experience.
Put `Have` or `Has` at the beginning: `Have you ever...?`
Scaffolded Practice
1
2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto
English forbids specific time markers (yesterday) with this tense.
Passé Composé
English has two tenses where French mostly uses one for the past.
Perfekt
German uses 'sein' (to be) as an auxiliary for movement verbs, English only uses 'have'.
〜たことがある (~ta koto ga aru)
Japanese uses a noun-based construction rather than a verb tense.
قد + الماضي (Qad + Past Verb)
Arabic uses a particle rather than a complex auxiliary system.
过 (guò)
Chinese has no verb conjugation or auxiliary verbs for this.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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