Question

What does the present perfect tense show?

A) action that began in the past and continues in the present
B) action that begins and ends in the present
C) action that begins in the present and continues into the future
D) future action that began in the past, extends to the present, and continues into the future.

Answer 1

The present perfect tense shows

(A) action that began in the past and continues in the present.

It cannot be associated with specific words that relate to time, but is rather a general expression.