Form the present perfect passive with have or has been plus the past participle, as in the work has been finished, to connect a past action to its present result or describe something that happened at an unspecified time. Has goes with he, she, and it; have goes with I, you, we, and they.
Grammar Rule
Have/has been + past participle connects a past action to the present result, or describes something that happened at an unspecified time.
Present Perfect Passive: Rules and Examples
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| he / she / it | has been + past participle | The work has been finished. The problem has been solved. |
| I / you / we / they | have been + past participle | The rooms have been cleaned already. Many changes have been made to the plan. |
| Question | Has/Have + subject + been + participle | Has the report been sent yet? |
Remember: have/has been + past participle for the present perfect passive.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below forming the correct present perfect passive sentence. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Passive Voice – Present Perfect
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you form the present perfect passive?
Use have or has been plus the past participle, choosing has for he, she, and it, and have for the other subjects, as in the work has been finished.
When do you use the present perfect passive?
Use it to connect a past action to a present result, or to describe something that happened at an unspecified time.
How do you form a question in the present perfect passive?
Put has or have before the subject, followed by been and the past participle, as in has the report been sent yet.
What is the difference between have been and has been?
Have is used with I, you, we, and they, while has is used with he, she, and it.