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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How do you form the present perfect tense?

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

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What is the past participle of the verb 'to read'?

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The past participle of 'to read' is 'read' (pronounced 'red').

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What is the difference between 'I did my homework yesterday' and 'I have done my homework'?

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'I did my homework yesterday' refers to a specific time in the past, while 'I have done my homework' indicates that the action has relevance to the present.

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

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I have visited Paris three times.

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

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I visited Paris last summer.

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What auxiliary verb is used with 'he' in the present perfect tense?

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The auxiliary verb 'has' is used with 'he' in the present perfect tense.

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What is the simple past form of the verb 'to go'?

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The simple past form of 'to go' is 'went'.