LESSON
GRAMMAR
Simple past and present perfect
STUDY
Simple Past and Present Perfect
I
saw
it two hours ago.
I’ve seen
it many times.
He
didn’t finish
the work yesterday.
He
hasn’t finished
the work yet.
Did
you
see
the folder this morning?
Have
you
seen
the folder?
Where
were
you last night?
Where
have
you
been
?
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Use the simple past to talk about a specific time in the past.
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Use the present perfect to talk about an unspecified time in the past.
Grammar Note
PRACTICE
A
Circle the correct form. If either form is possible, circle the present perfect.
It’s 3:00
P
.
M
., and so far today Diana (1)
was / has been
very busy in the Dean’s Office.
This morning, as usual, she (2)
checked / has checked
the dean’s schedule. Then a faculty
member (3)
called / has called
. He had something important to discuss with the dean, so Diana
(4)
rearranged / has rearranged
the schedule. Since then, she (5)
answered / has answered
15 emails about the conference the dean is planning. Also, she (6)
called / has called
several
of the conference participants. Last week she (7)
made / has made
arrangements with a hotel
for the out-of-town guests, but she (8)
didn’t choose / hasn’t chosen
the caterer yet.
B
Complete the questions about yourself, using the verbs in parentheses.
1.
Have you seen
(see) any good movies lately?
2.
(misplace) anything recently?
3.
How many jobs
(have) in your lifetime?
4.
When
(take) your first English class?
5.
(eat) anything yet today?
6.
How long
(study) at this school?
7.
(read) any good books lately?
C
Write your own responses to the questions in Exercise B.
If possible, add specific information.
Yes, I have. I saw Last Days in Paris last week.
PAIRS
Work together to write four questions in the simple past and four in the present
perfect. Ask about music, sports, and/or travel. Find a new partner and ask your questions.
Answer your partner’s questions with specific information.
Simple Past
Present Perfect
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
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