Complete Grammar Syllabus (145 Units)

Grammar Mastery

Comprehensive reference, real-world IELTS band-boosting tips, clear structural formulas, and interactive short quizzes for intermediate to advanced English learners.

Present Perfect 1 (I have done)

Connecting past actions with the present result now, giving new information, and using just, already, and yet.

Core Structure & Formula

Form: Subject + have/has + Past Participle (I've finished / She has arrived)

Just: have just + past participle (short time ago)

Already: have already + past participle (sooner than expected)

Yet: haven't + past participle ... yet / Has ... yet? (until now)

AConnection with Now (Present Result)

The action took place in the past, but the result matters right now.

•Our supervisor has cancelled the meeting. (= she cancelled it and it is no longer happening)

•Ow! I've twisted my ankle. (it hurts now)

•Officials have closed two roads because of the flooding.

BGone to vs. Been to

'Has gone to' means currently there or on the way. 'Has been to' means has visited and returned.

•Marco is on a business trip. He has gone to Singapore. (= he is in Singapore now)

•Nora is back in the office now. She has been to Singapore. (= returned)

CJust, Already, and Yet

Special adverbs modifying timing of present perfect events.

•'Would you like some lunch?' 'No thanks, I've just eaten.' (a short time ago)

•'Don't forget to register for the exam.' 'I've already registered.' (earlier than expected)

•Has the university published the results yet? (expecting something to happen)

IELTS Band 7–9 Exam Impact

Crucial for IELTS Speaking Part 1 & 3 to discuss recent experiences and present impacts of recent changes.

Common Candidate Errors

✗ I have finished the report yesterday.

✓ I finished the report yesterday.

Never use the present perfect with finished past time expressions (yesterday, last year).

✗ He has gone to Rome and came back.

✓ He has been to Rome.

'Been to' indicates a completed round trip.

Unit 7 Interactive Short Quiz

Test your understanding with 3 verified practice exercises.

Question 1 of 3

Our supervisor can't find the file. She ______ the file.

Question 2 of 3

Nora is back in the office now. She ______ to Singapore.

Question 3 of 3

I've drafted the proposal, but I ______ it yet.