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 and are relevant to the present. It is formed using 'has/have' + past participle.

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What is 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. It is formed using the past form of the verb.

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When do we use the Present Perfect tense?

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We use the Present Perfect tense to talk about experiences, changes, and situations 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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We use the Past Simple tense to talk about actions that happened and were completed at a specific time in the past.

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How do you form the Present Perfect tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the Present Perfect tense is formed by using 'has/have' + the past participle, which usually ends in -ed.

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How do you form the Past Simple tense for regular verbs?

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

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What is the past participle of 'go'?

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The past participle of 'go' is 'gone'.

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What is the past participle of 'see'?

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The past participle of 'see' is 'seen'.

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What is the difference between 'I have eaten' and 'I ate'?

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'I have eaten' (Present Perfect) indicates that the action has relevance to the present, while 'I ate' (Past Simple) indicates that the action was completed in the past.

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What auxiliary verb is used with 'he/she/it' in Present Perfect?

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The auxiliary verb 'has' is used with 'he/she/it' in Present Perfect.