Present perfect: ever and never

Use have or has plus a past participle with ever and never to talk about life experiences.

When do we use it?

Ask and answer simple questions about experiences without a finished past time.

Form

Use have/has + past participle; ever in questions and never in negative-meaning statements.

• Have you ever been to Rome?
• I have never tried sushi.
• Has she ever flown?

Key contrast

Look for the subject, noun type, sentence form and time expression before choosing.

Common mistakes

• Did you ever been? → Have you ever been?
• I have never went. → I have never gone.

Remember

Use have or has plus a past participle with ever and never to talk about life experiences.

Quick check

• Read the complete sentence.
• Find the grammar clue.
• Choose the form that fits both meaning and structure.