simple past vs present perfect

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What is the simple past tense used for?

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The simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.

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What is the present perfect tense used for?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past or that started in the past and continue to the present.

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How do you form the simple past tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the simple past tense is formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is formed using 'has' or 'have' + the past participle of the verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the simple past tense.

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She cleaned the floor last month.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present perfect tense.

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She has read poems all her life.

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What auxiliary verb is used with 'I' and 'you' in the present perfect tense?

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The auxiliary verb 'have' is used with 'I' and 'you' in the present perfect tense.

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What is the negative form of the present perfect tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after 'has' or 'have' (e.g., 'I have not visited Paris').

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How do you ask a question in the simple past tense?

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To ask a question in the simple past tense, use 'did' + subject + base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did you eat?').

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How do you ask a question in the present perfect tense?

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To ask a question in the present perfect tense, use 'has' or 'have' + subject + past participle (e.g., 'Have you visited Paris?').