to have + past participle

Short:

I’ve

You’ve

She’s

Negative:

I have not           I haven’t          

She has not         She hasn’t

Questions:

1. new information

Oh! I’ve cut my finger!

The road is closed. There has been an accident.

-         connection with the past -  has a result now

Where is your key? I don’t know. I’ve lost it. (I don’t have them now)

He told me his name but I’ve forgotten it. (I can’t remember it now).

I can’t find my bag. Have you seen it? (Do you know where it is now?)

1. use it with just, already, yet.

 just – a short time ago

 - Are you hungry? No, I’ve just had lunch.

already – something happened sooner than expected

- Don’t forget to send the letter. I’ve already sent it.

yet – until now        Use only in questions and negative sentences.

-         I’ve written a letter but I haven’t sent it yet.

Remember!

Difference between gone to and been to

Jim is on holiday. He has gone to Italy. (He is there now or on his way)