man and two children sitting on dock

A: There aren't any fish in this lake anymore.

B: Where have they all gone?

Present Perfect Simple

The Past & Present

As we studied in Unit 7, English speakers use the Present Perfect to connect the past with the present. The Present Perfect always gives information about the present:

no gas

We've run out of gas. We will have to walk to the gas station to get more.

crying

You've embarrassed her. Now she's crying.

empty office

Steve isn't here. He's gone home for the day.

Passive

The passive form of the Present Perfect is have / has + been + past participle:

kid playing

The door has been closed. That's why it's a little warmer in here.

broken car window

We need to call a repair company. One of the car windows has been broken.

sad couple

Your application has been denied. I'm sorry.

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