Be, Do and Have in the present perfect
How to use special verbs in Present Perfect
1. be as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I have been to America. | I have not been to America. | Have I been to America? |
| you | You have been to America. | You have not been to America. | Have you been to America? |
| he, she, it | He has been to America. | He has not been to America. | Has he been to America? |
| we, you, they | They have been to America. | They have not been to America. | Have they been to America? |
2. do as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I have done my work. | I have not done my work. | Have I done my work? |
| you | You have done your work. | You have not done your work. | Have you done your work? |
| he, she, it | He has done his work. | He has not done his work. | Has he done his work? |
| we, you, they | They have done their work. | They have not done their work. | Have they done their work? |
3. have as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I have had a bath. | I have not had a bath. | Have I had a bath? |
| you | You have had a bath. | You have not had a bath. | Have you had a bath? |
| he, she, it | He has had a bath. | He has not had a bath. | Has he had a bath? |
| we, you, they | They have had a bath. | They have not had a bath. | Have they had a bath? |
We often use short/contracted forms/contracted forms with these verbs in spoken English.