Simple Past vs Present Perfect

Simple Past vs Present Perfect

Multiple Choice

Ms. Dian has been in Jakarta many times.

• Simple Past

• Present Perfect

Multiple Choice

Ms. Dian was in Jakarta last week.

• Simple Past

• Present Perfect

Multiple Choice

I've met Grace's mother. She is a nice person.

• Simple Past

• Present Perfect

Multiple Choice

I met Grace's mother at school last week.

• Simple Past

• Present Perfect

Simple Past

• talk about event/activity in the past

• occurred at a specific time

• last week, a year ago, in September, yesterday, etc. 

Present Perfect

• expresses activity/event that began in the past and continues to the present. 

• occurred at an unspecified time in the past. 

• for, since

• already, yet, just

• ever, never

What's the difference?

• I had a wonderful holiday last year. 

• I've had many wonderful holidays.

Well done!

Now it's time to do some exercises.

What's the difference?

• Anita was in Bali for two weeks. 

• Amanda has been in Bali for two weeks. 

Who is still alive, and who is dead?

• In his lifetime, Uncle Arif had several black cars.

• In his lifetime, Grandpa has had several black cars. 

Multiple Choice

Where have you born?

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Covid-19 has become one of the biggest killers in 2020.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Who has invented the Internet?

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Ow! I've cut my finger. It's bleeding.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

My father grew up in Pekalongan.

• Correct

• Incorrect