YAVIRAC ENGLISH CENTER

García Moreno S4-35 y Ambato, C entro Histórico de Quito Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Lesson 5C: Since 1997

Grammar 2: Present Perfect and Simple Past

We use the "present perfect" whenever the time in which the action takes place is not relevant or is not
specified.
Instead, we use the "simple past" whenever data about the time or place of the action is requested or
specified.

For example

Present perfect Simple past

I have lived in Lyon. I lived in Lyon in 1989.
They have eaten Thai food. They ate Thai food last night.
Have you seen 'Othello'? Where did you see 'Othello'?
We have been to Ireland. When did you go to Ireland?

Exercises
Exercise 1. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs:
1. I have seen (see) the twins in town last week.
2. You have met (you/ever/meet) her brother.
3. Where have you been (you/be) last week?
4. Have you seen (you/see) Paula?
5. We haven’t gone (not/go) on holiday last year.

Exercise 2. Underline the correct option:

1. I lost - have lost my wallet. I can't find it anywhere. I looked - have looked
at the bedroom but it wasn't there.
2. I didn't sell - haven't sold my car. I decided - I have decided to keep it.
3. Didn't you finish - haven't you finished your work yet?
4. They went - have gone to New York. They must be having a great time.
5. Selma lived - has lived in Quito for two years

Exercise 3. Fill in the blanks with the given time expressions

EVER - SINCE 2003 -TEN MINUTES AGO- YET - IN 1998

1. I haven't watered the flowers yet .

2. My family has lived in Dubai since 2003 .
3. The train left ten minutes ago. I missed it.
4. I graduated from high school in 1998 .
5. Have you ever been to Ecuador?