Time Words to use with Present Perfect Verb Tense

Key Words to use with PRESENT PERFECT

Recently – in the past, a short time

            I have recently eaten  breakfast.

Already – finished in the past

            I have already eaten breakfast.

            I have already studied this verb tense.

            She has already asked that question.

            I haven’t already finished. Not used in neg.

Yet – not finished

            I haven’t finished my homework yet.

            I haven’t eaten my lunch yet.

Ever – in all my life until now

            Have you ever eaten camel?

Never – NO in all my life until now

            I have never eaten camel.

Since – (when did it start?)

            I have studied English since September.

            I haven’t visited my family since November.

            Robin has taught Algebra since August 2011.

For - length of time  (how long?)

            I have studied English for 3 months.

            I haven’t visited my family for 2 months.