SIMPLE PAST and PRESENT PERFECT

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

I _____ my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.

• knew

• have known

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

I _____ Julie for three years - we still meet once a month.

• knew

• have known

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

I _____ Hockey since I was a child - I'm pretty good!

• played

• have played

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

She _____ hockey at school but she didn't like it.

• played

• have played

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: Would you like to sign the hotel guestbook too while you wait?

B: Sure, I _____ a really good stay here and I'll tell other people to come here.

• had

• have had

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: I have a reservation for today. It's under the name of Hannighan.

B: Yes, Mr. Hannighan, we _____ a double room for you with a view of the ocean for two nights. Is that correct?

• reserved

• 've reserved

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: Organic chemistry _____ a problem for me. Can we study chemistry together, at least the organic part?

B: Sure. I think it’s a good idea. Can you help me with English though?

• was

• has been

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: Which parts in the paper did you find particularly challenging?

B: Well, English _____ my forte, and I found even parts of grammar to be challenging, besides the usual culprit – reading comprehension.

• was never

• has never been

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: You have a point. I’m also planning to buy a pollution mask. What would you recommend?

B: I _____ an N99 mask which cost me just over 20,000IDR. I’ve tried the cheap ones as well, but they actually turn out to be more expensive.

• bought

• have bought

Choose Simple Past or Present Perfect.

A: I have spent most of my time studying and working. I don't know what to do in this city.

• B: I have done lots of stuff in the city. You don't need to be so anxious.

• B: I did lots of stuff in the city. You don't need to be so anxious.