PRESENT PERFECT

VS
PAST SIMPLE
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FINISHED UNFINISHED

Last year I watched three movies. This week I have watched only one.
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I lived in Paris for 5 years I’ve lived in Paris for 5 years.

before moving back home.

yesterday today
the day before yesterday this week
last week, month, year… this month
…days, …weeks, …ago this year
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I went to Paris last year. I have been to Paris.

Time is clear and Time is not specific. It

important. happened one day in the
past, may happen again

WHEN
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Bruce lost his helmet (two days Bruce has lost his helmet.
ago). There is no helmet.

OLD INFORMATION RECENT NEWS

(just happened)
fact that happened in the past
RESULT
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• Happened in the past – DONE/OVER • Life-long experience

• You can’t change it • Can change over time

• Has connection to the present

• No connection to the present

He visited Paris many times. He has visited Paris many times.

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