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Present Perfect Vs Past Simple
Present Perfect Vs Past Simple
We use this tense for things that happened at a definite time in the past.
E.g. "I met my best friend when I was fifteen."
It is formed by adding '-ed' to regular verbs.
Present Perfect
This tense describes something that happened in the past, but that is related to something in the present.
E.g. "I have read three books by Charles Dickens."
It is also used to talk about life experiences, recent events or states or things that started in the past and hasn't
changed.
E.g:
"I have been to America."
"I have just finished my dinner."
"I've worked for EC since 2008."
The important thing to remember is that the present perfect is related to the present in some way. Whereas, the past
simple happened at a specific time in the past and is a finished action.
Lesson by Caroline
7. I think I (read) all the books Jodi Picoult has written so far.
8. I went to the shops yesterday and (buy) lots of food for everyone.
10. I'm sorry, Emily isn't here. She (go) to the shops.