http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishGrammarQuestions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here.enCSMOD (Build: 3273.32735)http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentPerfectSimplePastAmerican-English/gkgxx/post.htmThu, 07 Aug 2008 18:59:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:552242YSchneider0http://www.englishforums.com/English/PresentPerfectSimplePastAmerican-English/gkgxx/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-552242.xmlWhen do you guys use the present perfect! (americans!)? <div>I had asked a similar question before and I got many diffrent answers! One was like:<br /><br />So, we can say that generally we use the present perfect to talk about experiences, changes over time, accomplishments, and uncompleted actions we expect to be completed. Examples: Experience: I have been to England many times. Change over time: You have grown since I last saw you. Accomplishment: My daughter has learned to drive.<br />Uncompleted task expected to be completed: The snow has not stopped.<br /><br />Then how about these: The train has arrived/arrived!<br />or I&#39;ve attached a picture to the e-mail!<br />or I&#39;ve changed my address!<br />or I&#39;ve started smoking<br /><br />Would you use the present perfect there as well? And if yes why? What makes you choosing this tense?<br />(please only native americans)</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Is it because they have a relation with the present then what about: I broke my leg! or I lost my key! These are also related with the present but I&#39;ve been told that americans they usually wouldn&#39;t use present perfect there! Is there a difference of how it affects the future! Please help!</div><div style="clear:both;"></div>