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We use Present Perfect Tense when we are talking about activities which happened in the past but their results are visible now.
The lift has broken down.
I've washed the car.
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When we are talking about activities which have happened a specific number of times within pre-present period of time e.g. today, this morning, this year etc.
He has rung up three times this morning already.
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When we are talking about activities which started in the past and continue until now.
He has been in the army for two years.
I have smoked since I left school.
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