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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence does NOT use the Present Perfect tense?

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

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

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

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

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

    In which sentence is Past Simple correctly used?

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

    Which time expression suggests the use of Present Perfect?

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

    When is it appropriate to use Present Perfect?

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

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

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

    Which sentence correctly uses the Past Simple tense?

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

    Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect tense?

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

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