Simple past vs present perfect

Simple past vs present perfect

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English

2nd Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simple past tense?

Back

The simple past tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the present perfect tense?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use the simple past tense?

Back

We use the simple past tense for actions that are finished and occurred at a specific time in the past.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use the present perfect tense?

Back

We use the present perfect tense for actions that have relevance to the present or for experiences up to now.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a simple past sentence: 'I ______ (play) soccer yesterday.'

Back

I played soccer yesterday.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a present perfect sentence: 'She ______ (see) that movie.'

Back

She has seen that movie.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank with simple past: 'They ______ (visit) their grandparents last week.'

Back

They visited their grandparents last week.

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