Present Perfect Simple vs Past Simple Exercises

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Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect tense?

  • Neil visited London last weekend.
  • I bought a new pair of trainers yesterday.
  • We were waiting for our friends since half past three.
  • Jack has known Moira for two years. (correct)

In the sentence 'Lucy has been studying Maths for three hours', which verb tense is used?

  • Present Perfect (correct)
  • Past Simple
  • Future Perfect
  • Past Perfect

Which of the following questions uses the Past Simple tense?

  • When have you last been to the theatre?
  • What time did the train arrive at the station? (correct)
  • How long have you been studying for the exam?
  • Have you ever visited a European country?

Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Neil _____ a European country'?

<p>has visited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence does NOT use the Present Perfect tense?

<p>Rakesh visited India in 2008. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'I have sent ten emails since this morning', what verb form is 'sent'?

<p>Present Perfect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used for actions that have a clear time indication?

<p>Past Simple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which sentence is Past Simple correctly used?

<p>He saw the movie last week. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which time expression suggests the use of Present Perfect?

<p>Since 1999 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct tense to use in a sentence where the action started in the past and continues until now?

<p>Present Perfect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tense would you use for an action that happened at a specific time in the past?

<p>Past Simple (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to use Present Perfect?

<p>For actions completed in the past (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb tense is used in the following sentence: 'Have you had lunch?'

<p>Present Perfect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'You look great! Where have you been?', which verb tense is used in 'have been'?

<p>Present Perfect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the Past Simple tense?

<p>We have seen Jack five minutes ago. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Where did you go on Saturday night?', which verb tense is used in 'did go'?

<p>Past Simple (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect tense?

<p>I have seen this film three times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'What time did Rob finish work yesterday?' - Which verb tense is used in 'did finish'?

<p>Past Simple (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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