Past Simple vs. Present Perfect

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Past Simple vs. Present Perfect

Past Simple

Present Perfect

I talked to him last night.

I haven't spoken to him in a while.

We have heard a strange noise.

Three weeks ago my dog died.

We have had this puppy since last month.

She has known him forever.

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

We went on holiday to Spain last summer.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

We have often visited Barcelona.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

My sister has broken up with her boyfriend.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

The last time I saw him was this weekend.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

We have spoken to each other since our last fight.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Past Simple or Present Perfect?

The train left a minute ago.

1. Past Simple
2. Present Perfect

Choose the correct form.

My twin brothers ... in all kinds of trouble.

1. were
2. have been

Choose the correct form.

My parents ... a holiday home last month.

1. bought
2. have bought

Choose the correct form.

Why do you look so amazed?
Well, I ... an act like that before.

1. didn't see
2. haven't seen

Choose the correct form.

... him leave last night?

1. Did you see
2. Have you seen

Choose the correct form.

Peter ... his homework.

1. finished
2. has just finished

Choose the correct form.

Jamey ... his assignment yesterday afternoon.

1. completed
2. has completed

To bring - ... - brought - brengen

To ... - caught - caught

To do - did - ...

To go - ... - gone

To swim - swam - ...

To write - ... - written

To ... - grew - grown

To hide - hid - ...

To ... - saw - seen

To ... - sold - sold

To ... - taught - taught

To wear - wore - ...

To ... - had - had

To ... - kept - kept

To pay - paid - ...