STUDY THESE CHARTS AND MAKE A RELATION BETWEEN PRESENT

PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE.

Cristhian David Martínez Cabrales 8ºA.

You must always use the present perfect when the time of an action is not
important or not specified. You must always use the simple past when details
about the time or place that an action occurred are given or requested.
There is also a difference in attitude between the two tenses, which is often an
important factor in choosing which tense to use.

 "What did you do at school today?" I use the simple past tense because
the question is about activities, and the school day is considered finished.
 "What have you done at school today?" I use the present perfect because
the question is about results: « show me ». The time at which the
question is asked is considered as a continuation of the school day.
USE THE PRESENT PERFECT or THE PAST SIMPLE
USE THE PRESENT PERFECT or THE PAST SIMPLE
1. Last weekend, I went (go) to the countryside and visited (visit) my
grandmother. I have not seen (not see) my grandmother since we moved
(move) to the city last year.
2. have you ever met (ever / meet) my brother? He worked (work) in the
U.S, but he is back in town now.
3. In 1999, my sister moved (moved) to Colorado. She lived (lived) there
for ten years before she moved (move) to New York. She lived (live) and
worked (work) in New York for ten years.
4. What did you last week?
5. Mila is not here; she went (go) out.
6. Bella studied (study) English in London when she was 14.
7. What time did you get (get) home last night? 8. You painted (paint)
your living room! I like the color. My father painted (paint) ours last
week, but the color was so dull. I like this color better.
9. Grandfather still hasn't found (not find) his glasses. He can't read
without them.
10. My great grandfather lived (live) from 1912 to 2009.
11. I love shopping for clothes. I bought (buy) a lot this month.
12. Gary repaired (repair) the car. You can drive it now.

WRITE F (False) or C (Correct)

WRITE F (False) or C (Correct)

1. She has graduated college last summer. F
2. They were to France three times. F
3. We have written a poem on Monday. C
4. The principal finished her evaluation last Friday. C
5. They played in the gym since 5 o'clock. F
6. Shakespeare has written many plays. C
7. The president has submitted the proposal last month. F
8. We have been outside the office since this morning. C
9. Many people saw the presentation last night. C
10. We didn't see the moon the other night. It was cloudy. C