PRESENT PERFECT VS SIMPLE PAST_E3_U3D

Which tense is used for an action that happened at an unstated time in the past?

• past simple

• present perfect

A: Oh! She ____ herself!

B: Really? How ____ that?

• burned / has she done

• has burned / did she do

• burned / she did

Which tense is used for an action that happened at a definite time in the past?

• past simple

• present perfect

We use the present perfect to talk about a period of time which continues from the past until now.

• True

• False

a: ______ Halloween?

b: Of course. Last year we ____ a huge pumpkin lantern.

• Have you ever celebrated / made

• Has you ever celebrated / made

• Did you celebrate / have made

We _____ back from the parade. It ____ fun

• came / was

• have just come / has been

• have just come / was

A: _____ to the balloon launch this morning?

B: No. I_____ to the Ballon Festival before and I can't say I ____ it.

• Did you go / have been / liked

• Have you been /was / have liked

• Did you go / was / liked

A: Where ____ ?

B: I ____ to the opening day of the Tulip Festival.

• have you been / have been

• have you been / went

a: _____ the film?

b: Very much!

• Did you enjoy

• Have you enjoyed

a: Does John still work at the National Bank?

b: Yes, he _____ there for 10 years.

• was there

• has been