Complete Guide to Using “I have + (past participle)” (Present Perfect Tense)

The construction “I have + past participle” forms the present perfect tense in English, used to express completed actions that have relevance to the present moment. This essential grammar structure helps connect past actions to current situations.

Present Perfect Tense Examples (I have + past participle)

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context Type
1	I have done it.	मैंने यह कर लिया है।	Completed action
2	I have heard that before.	मैंने यह पहले सुना है।	Past experience
3	I have driven a car.	मैंने कार चलाई है।	Life experience
4	I have forgotten the words.	मैं शब्द भूल गया/गयी हूँ।	Current state
5	I have read that book.	मैंने वह किताब पढ़ी है।	Past accomplishment
6	I have eaten at that restaurant.	मैंने उस रेस्तरां में खाना खाया है।	Past experience
7	I have flown in an airplane.	मैंने हवाई जहाज में उड़ान भरी है।	Life experience
8	I have forgiven you.	मैंने तुम्हें माफ कर दिया है।	Current state
9	I have seen you before.	मैंने तुम्हें पहले देखा है।	Recognition
10	I have written a letter.	मैंने एक पत्र लिखा है।	Completed task
11	I have visited Paris.	मैंने पेरिस का दौरा किया है।	Travel experience
12	I have lost my keys.	मैंने अपनी चाबियाँ खो दी हैं।	Current problem
13	I have finished my work.	मैंने अपना काम पूरा कर लिया है।	Recent completion
14	I have broken my phone.	मैंने अपना फोन तोड़ दिया है।	Current situation
15	I have learned English.	मैंने अंग्रेज़ी सीखी है।	Achievement
16	I have met the Prime Minister.	मैं प्रधानमंत्री से मिल चुका हूँ।	Life experience
17	I have watched this movie.	मैंने यह फिल्म देखी है।	Entertainment
18	I have decided to quit.	मैंने छोड़ने का फैसला कर लिया है।	Recent decision
19	I have changed my mind.	मैंने अपना मन बदल लिया है।	Change of opinion
20	I have never been to London.	मैं कभी लंदन नहीं गया/गयी।	Life experience

Key Grammar Rules

1. Structure:
   • Always use “have” (for I/you/we/they) + past participle (3rd form of verb)
   • Correct: “I have eaten”
   • Incorrect: “I have ate”
2. When to Use:
   • Actions completed at an unspecified time
   • Experiences in one’s life
   • Changes over time
   • Unfinished actions continuing to present
3. Signal Words:
   • Already, yet, never, ever, just, recently, lately

Common Mistakes to Avoid

“I have went to Delhi”
“I have gone to Delhi” (use past participle)

“I have seeing that movie”
“I have seen that movie” (use past participle)

“I have not do it yet”
“I have not done it yet” (use past participle)

Practice Exercises

1. Share your experiences: “I have ______”
2. Talk about recent completions: “I have just ______”
3. Mention unfinished actions: “I haven’t ______ yet”