10 Questions
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
I have just eaten lunch.
What is the correct form of the verb 'to go' in the past simple tense for the subject 'she'?
She went
When do we use the present perfect tense to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present?
When the action started in the past and has a connection to the present
What is the correct form of the verb 'to do' in the past simple tense for the subject 'they'?
They did
What is the main difference between the present perfect and the past simple tenses?
The present perfect is used for actions that started in the past and continues up to the present, while the past simple is used for completed actions in the past
By the time I arrived, they ____________________ the furniture.
had already moved
If I ____________________ the keys, I would have driven to the party.
had taken
By the time they retired, they ____________________ more than 40 years.
had worked
I ____________________ the last bus, so I had to take a taxi.
missed
If it ____________________ yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.
had not rained
Study Notes
Grammar Review
Present Perfect vs. Past Simple
- The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment, or has a connection to the present.
- The past simple tense is used to describe a completed action in the past with no connection to the present.
- The present perfect is often used to talk about experiences, changes, or unfinished actions.
- The past simple is often used to talk about finished actions, habits, or sequences of events.
Exam Questions (Pearson Type)
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Choose the correct sentence to complete the conversation:
- A) I've been studying English for three years.
- B) I studied English for three years.
- C) I study English for three years.
- D) I am studying English for three years.
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Identify the correct tense used in the sentence: "I __________ (not/eat) breakfast this morning."
- A) didn't eat
- B) haven't eaten
- C) don't eat
- D) had eaten
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Read the passage and choose the correct answer: "By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight."
- A) had finished
- B) have finished
- C) finish
- D) was finishing
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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb: "If I __________ (not/spend) so much money, I would have enough to travel."
- A) didn't spend
- B) haven't spent
- C) don't spend
- D) had spent
Test your understanding of the present perfect and past simple tenses in English grammar. Choose the correct answers to practice your skills and improve your language proficiency. Ideal for students preparing for Pearson-type exams.
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