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Which sentence correctly uses the past simple or present perfect considering the time expression?
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple or present perfect considering the time expression?
- She hasn't gone to Italy last year.
- I haven't seen her yesterday.
- I didn't see her this morning. (The morning is over) (correct)
- I don't see him since last week.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'since' with the appropriate tenses.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'since' with the appropriate tenses.
- They have lived here since they are married.
- We have known each other since we have been children.
- He hasn't spoken to her since she left. (correct)
- She has been happy since she has moved to this city.
Which sentence uses the correct tense after the time clause 'after' to describe a past completed event?
Which sentence uses the correct tense after the time clause 'after' to describe a past completed event?
- After they had eaten dinner, they watched a movie. (correct)
- After they will arrive, they will call us.
- After he has finished his work, he went home.
- After she leaves the party, she called a taxi.
In news reports, which tense is typically used to introduce a recent event?
In news reports, which tense is typically used to introduce a recent event?
Which sentence correctly uses the pattern 'It / This / That is the first time'?
Which sentence correctly uses the pattern 'It / This / That is the first time'?
Which of the following sentences uses the past simple correctly with a completed time expression?
Which of the following sentences uses the past simple correctly with a completed time expression?
Which sentence is grammatically correct when using 'since' to indicate a duration from the past to the present?
Which sentence is grammatically correct when using 'since' to indicate a duration from the past to the present?
Choose the correct sentence using 'after' to describe a sequence of events with the appropriate tenses.
Choose the correct sentence using 'after' to describe a sequence of events with the appropriate tenses.
Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect in the context of reporting news or recent events?
Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect in the context of reporting news or recent events?
Which sentence correctly uses the structure 'It was the first time' to describe a past experience?
Which sentence correctly uses the structure 'It was the first time' to describe a past experience?
Which sentence correctly uses a time expression that allows for either the past simple or the present perfect, depending on the context?
Which sentence correctly uses a time expression that allows for either the past simple or the present perfect, depending on the context?
Choose the sentence where the correct verb tense is used with 'since' to relate two situations extending to the present.
Choose the sentence where the correct verb tense is used with 'since' to relate two situations extending to the present.
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple and present perfect with time clauses introduced by 'by the time'?
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple and present perfect with time clauses introduced by 'by the time'?
Select the sentence that accurately reflects the typical use of tenses in news reports when describing an event and providing details.
Select the sentence that accurately reflects the typical use of tenses in news reports when describing an event and providing details.
Which of the following sentences properly uses 'That was the first time' to convey a past event?
Which of the following sentences properly uses 'That was the first time' to convey a past event?
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple or present perfect considering the completion of the action and the time frame?
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple or present perfect considering the completion of the action and the time frame?
Choose the sentence that uses 'since' correctly to connect a past event with a present situation continuing from that point.
Choose the sentence that uses 'since' correctly to connect a past event with a present situation continuing from that point.
Select the sentence where the correct tense is used after 'after' to describe a future event that will happen once another is complete.
Select the sentence where the correct tense is used after 'after' to describe a future event that will happen once another is complete.
Which sentence correctly uses present perfect in the context of reporting general or recent news?
Which sentence correctly uses present perfect in the context of reporting general or recent news?
Select the sentence that uses 'It was the first time' and correctly conveys a past circumstance.
Select the sentence that uses 'It was the first time' and correctly conveys a past circumstance.
Which option best utilizes either the past simple or present perfect correctly with time expressions indicative of specific time periods?
Which option best utilizes either the past simple or present perfect correctly with time expressions indicative of specific time periods?
Choose the sentence utilizing 'since' correctly, where the actions relate two situations continuing up to the current moment.
Choose the sentence utilizing 'since' correctly, where the actions relate two situations continuing up to the current moment.
Which sentence uses the correct sequence of tenses with 'as soon as' to describe a completed action affecting a future event?
Which sentence uses the correct sequence of tenses with 'as soon as' to describe a completed action affecting a future event?
Choose the sentence which correctly uses the present perfect for reporting an accomplishment or event that is news.
Choose the sentence which correctly uses the present perfect for reporting an accomplishment or event that is news.
Select the option where the structure of 'It was the first time' appropriately indicates a prior, completed event.
Select the option where the structure of 'It was the first time' appropriately indicates a prior, completed event.
Which of the following correctly applies either past simple or present perfect to phrases regarding a time expression?
Which of the following correctly applies either past simple or present perfect to phrases regarding a time expression?
Select the sentence using 'since' correctly to describe two situations intertwined up to the present moment.
Select the sentence using 'since' correctly to describe two situations intertwined up to the present moment.
Choose the sentence that uses the correct tenses with 'once' to relate events that will occur sequentially.
Choose the sentence that uses the correct tenses with 'once' to relate events that will occur sequentially.
Which choice appropriately uses the present perfect for a recently unfolding event or development?
Which choice appropriately uses the present perfect for a recently unfolding event or development?
Select the ideal sentence where 'It was the first time' correctly frames a past occurrence that influenced the present.
Select the ideal sentence where 'It was the first time' correctly frames a past occurrence that influenced the present.
In which sentence is 'since' used most accurately to link a prior event with ongoing circumstances?
In which sentence is 'since' used most accurately to link a prior event with ongoing circumstances?
Which example properly aligns tenses with 'the minute' to indicate events happening almost simultaneously?
Which example properly aligns tenses with 'the minute' to indicate events happening almost simultaneously?
Which sentence is the most correct way to state a recent occurrence using present perfect tense?
Which sentence is the most correct way to state a recent occurrence using present perfect tense?
How should a sentence start using 'It was the first time' to indicate a past event and its consequences?
How should a sentence start using 'It was the first time' to indicate a past event and its consequences?
How should the tense be used when indicating duration up to the current moment with 'since'?
How should the tense be used when indicating duration up to the current moment with 'since'?
What is the right way to order tenses to establish a condition with 'as soon as'?
What is the right way to order tenses to establish a condition with 'as soon as'?
If reporting news, what is the best way to phrase it in terms of completion?
If reporting news, what is the best way to phrase it in terms of completion?
Flashcards
this morning / week / month / today
this morning / week / month / today
Time expressions referring to the present that can be used with past simple or present perfect verbs.
Past Simple vs. Present Perfect
Past Simple vs. Present Perfect
Use past simple if 'this morning' is a completed time period; use present perfect if it includes the present.
'Since' Clause Structure
'Since' Clause Structure
In 'since' clauses, use past simple in the time clause and present perfect in the main clause.
Present Perfect with 'Since'
Present Perfect with 'Since'
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Time Clauses: Past vs Future
Time Clauses: Past vs Future
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Time Clause Alternatives
Time Clause Alternatives
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News Report Tenses
News Report Tenses
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'First Time' Pattern
'First Time' Pattern
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'Was the first time' Pattern
'Was the first time' Pattern
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Study Notes
- Summary of Text on Past Simple and Present Perfect Tenses
Time Expressions
- Time expressions like "this morning," "this week," "this month," and "today" can be used with either the past simple or present perfect tense, depending on the context.
- Use the past simple if the time period is completed.
- Use the present perfect if the time period includes the present moment.
- Example with past simple: "I didn't shave this morning" (morning is over).
- Example with present perfect: "I haven't shaved this morning" (still morning).
Time Clauses with "Since"
- Use the past simple in the time clause and the present perfect in the main clause when using "since" to refer to a specific point in the past.
- Correct: "Since Mr. Dodson became president, unemployment has increased."
- Incorrect: "Since Mr. Dodson has become president, unemployment has increased."
- Use the present perfect in both the main clause and time clause with "since" if both situations extend to the present.
- Example: "Have you met any of your neighbors since you've lived here?"
Time Clauses Introduced by Other Words
- Use past simple for completed events.
- Use present perfect for future events with time clauses introduced by "after," "when," "until," "as soon as," "once," "by the time," and expressions like "the minute/second/moment".
- Example with past simple: "After she left hospital, she had a long holiday."
- Example with present perfect: "After Lucas has left school, he will be spending six months in India."
- In these sentences, past perfect can replace past simple, and present simple can replace present perfect with the same meaning.
Use in News Reports
- News reports introduce recent events with the present perfect.
- News reports follow with the past simple or other past tenses for details.
- Example: "A Russian spacecraft has returned safely to Earth... US astronaut Scott Keane and Russian cosmonaut Olga Kaleri landed..."
"It / This / That is / will be the first time..."
- It's stated the pattern "It/This/That is/will be the first time" generally use the present perfect in the next clause.
- Using "It/This/That was the first time," use past perfect.
- Past Event Example: "That's the first time I've seen Jan look embarrassed".
- Future Event Example: "That was the first time I'd talked to Dimitra outside the office."
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