![man and two children sitting on dock](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/smrt-120/Unit%2008/fishing.jpg)
A: There aren't any fish in this lake anymore.
B: Where have they all gone?
Present Perfect Simple
The Past & Present
As we studied in Unit 7, English speakers use the Present Perfect to connect the past with the present. The Present Perfect always gives information about the present:
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We've run out of milk. Let's go to the store to get some more.
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You've embarrassed her. Now she's crying.
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Steve isn't here. He's gone home for the day.
Passive
The passive form of the Present Perfect is have / has + been + past participle:
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The door has been closed. That's why it's a little warmer in here.
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We need to call a repair company. One of the car windows has been broken.
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