Present Perfect Ever/Never

We use ever to ask a question about any time in the past.

We use never in a negative sentence or answer.

Explanation

Has anyone ever won more than five Olympic Gold medals in the same year?

They have never visited Egypt.

Example

Present Perfect - ever & never

In a negative answer, never comes between the helping verb and the past participle.

Have they ever visited Egypt?

They never have.

NOTE

In a negative sentence, never comes between the helping verb and the past participle.

They have never visited Egypt.

NOTE

Present Perfect - ever & never

We can answer an ever question with the present perfect. The present perfect shows no reference to time. The time is indefinite.

Explanation

Has she ever worked in a clinic?

Yes, she has (worked).

Example

Present Perfect - ever & never

We can answer an ever question with the simple past. The simple past shows a definite past time. (in 2014)

Explanation

Have you ever broken a bone?

Yes, I broke both the bones in my left arm in 2014.

Example

Present Perfect - ever & never

Multiple Choice

Have you ever saved someone from a dangerous situation?

• Yes, I have saved.

• No, I have never saved.

• Yes, I have.

Multiple Choice

We ______ a mountain.

• have never climbed

• never have climbed

• have climbed never

Multiple Choice

Has anyone in this class ever seen a double rainbow?

• Yes, Samira saw it last year.

• Yes, Samira seen it.

• No, we have never.

Multiple Choice

Have they ever given you a gift?

• Yes, they gave.

• No, they have never.

• Yes, they have.