We looked at the 3rd reason to use the present perfect. It is with the question 'ever?' Ever means anytime in your life, since you were born. We use it when an action is rare--when we think probably the person hasn't done it.
Have you ever (in all your life) met a famous person?
Have you ever been to New York?
Have you ever been on TV?
If the answer is yes, just answer positively?
Yes, I have met a famous person.
I have been to New York.
I have been on TV.
If the answer is no, use 'have' + never
No, I have never met a famous person.
No, I have never been to New York.
No, I have never been on TV.
Here are some questions students practiced with. You may answer them at home in writing.
Have you ever (in all your life) met a famous person?
Have you ever been to New York?
Have you ever been on TV?
If the answer is yes, just answer positively?
Yes, I have met a famous person.
I have been to New York.
I have been on TV.
If the answer is no, use 'have' + never
No, I have never met a famous person.
No, I have never been to New York.
No, I have never been on TV.
Here are some questions students practiced with. You may answer them at home in writing.
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