past simple and present perfect

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

English

Grammar

Past simple - Present perfect

grammar - past

1. it happened in the past (past simple)

2. it has started in the past (present perfect)

past simple - when

- it happened in the past and it is over now

- a time is mentioned (in this case always use past simple):

She wasn't here yesterday either

past simple - how

verb+ed

happened

irregular verbs: 2nd verb

be - was - been

present perfect - when

it has started in the past and still goes on.

I have known her for  20 years

it happened in the past, but the effect is still there.

My phone ... I think I have lost it.

present perfect - how

has/have + verb-ed (als voltooid deelwoord)

it has happened

irregular verbs: has/have + 3rd verb

know - knew - known

 in conversations

present perfect is perfect for asking for experience

have you ever done that?

have you ever been to Paris? 

questions?

quick answers (all tenses)

1. Gisteren liep ik naar school.

2. Ik geef al 5 jaar Engels op het ROC.

3. Hij gaat elke maandag naar de sportschool.

4. De trein vertrekt morgen om half 9.

5. Wees stil, hij slaapt.

6. Ik werkte vorige week ook aan grammatica.

7. Neem je paraplu mee, het regent.

answers

1. I walked to school yesterday.

2. I have taught English at the ROC for 5 years now.

3. He goes to the gym every Monday

4. The train leaves at half past 8 tomorrow.

5. Be quiet, he is sleeping.

6. I worked on grammar last week as well.

7. Bring your umbrella, it is raining.