Recent Events
Present Perfect
Present perfect for recent events:
The present perfect connects the past to the present moment. It is used to express an effect on the present moment. The time expressions 'just', 'yet' and 'already' are often used to express this relationship to the present moment in time.
Example:
We've just started using the decision tree tool.
This community has been bombed seven times and has lost all essential services.
She hasn't finished the report on stereotyping in the workplace yet.
Already
Place 'already' directly before the past participle. 'Already' is used in positive sentences.
Subject + have + already + past participle + (object(s))
The stakeholder has already read the portfolio.
Yet
Place 'yet' at the end of a negative sentence or question.
Subject + have + not + past participle + (object(s)) + yet
She hasn't finished the report on stereotyping in the workplace yet.
Have + subject + past participle + (object(s)) + yet?
Have they achieved the desired outcome yet?
Just
Place 'just' directly before the participle form to express that something has occurred recently. 'Just' is used in positive sentences.
Subject + have + just + past participle + (object(s))
We've just started using the decision tree tool.