Present Perfect vs Past Simple

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What is the Present Perfect tense?

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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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When do we use the Past Simple tense?

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

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How do you form 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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What is the structure of a Past Simple sentence?

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The structure of a Past Simple sentence is subject + past form of the verb.

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Give an example of a Present Perfect sentence.

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I have visited Paris.

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Give an example of a Past Simple sentence.

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I visited Paris last year.

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What is the difference between 'has been' and 'was'?

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'Has been' indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present, while 'was' indicates a completed action in the past.

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What does 'since' indicate in a sentence?

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'Since' is used to refer to a specific point in time when an action began.

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What does 'for' indicate in a sentence?

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'For' is used to refer to a duration of time.

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How do you form a negative sentence in Present Perfect?

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To form a negative sentence in Present Perfect, use 'has/have not' + past participle (e.g., I have not seen my parents).