Past Simple / Present Perfect

Past Simple / Present Perfect

We use PRESENT PERFECT when we have

for, since, How long, yet, already, just, ever, never

We use PAST SIMPLE when

can't repeat, it's over (it finished last night, last week)

Multiple Choice

I have known Matt since October.

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

I met Steve 20 years ago.

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

Did you enjoy your trip?

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

in 2010

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

since 2010

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

for 2 weeks

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

How long...?

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

last night

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

ever

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

just

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple

Multiple Choice

never

• Present Perfect

• Past Simple