Present Perfect and Past Simple

We use the ________________ to talk about actions that happened in the past, but we don't specify when they happened.

• past simple

• present perfect

We use the ____________ to talk about completed actions in the past.

• past simple

• present perfect

We use ______________ to talk about actions that began in the past and continue now or to talk about recent actions.

• past simple

• present perfect

We use the ___________ to talk about states or repeated actions in the past.

• past tense

• present perfect

Look! I _________ a four-leaf clover!

• found

• have found

It _________ Joey's birthday last week!

• was

• has been

Daniel's cat _________ four black kittens last night.

• had

• has had

Oh no! Somebody's _________ the mirror!

• broke

• has broken

Linda _________ me this charm yesterday.

• gave

• has given

The Irish _________ their traditions.

• kept

• have kept