Understanding Present Perfect Simple and Past Simple

What is the structure of the present perfect simple tense?

• Subject + verb in past simple

• Subject + have/has + past participle

• Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing

• Subject + will + base form

Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense?

• I have visited Paris last year.

• I visited Paris last year.

• I have been visiting Paris last year.

• I visit Paris last year.

Why is 'I have visited America last year' incorrect?

• Because 'last year' is a finished time expression.

• Because 'have visited' is not a verb form.

• Because 'last year' is a future time expression.

• Because 'America' is not a proper noun.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• She has been finishing her homework this morning.

• She finished her homework this morning.

• She finishes her homework this morning.

• She has finished her homework this morning.

What is the correct form to use with 'two weeks ago'?

• Present continuous

• Future simple

• Past simple

• Present perfect simple

Which sentence is correct without a time expression?

• We invite you last week.

• We have invited you.

• We invited you last week.

• We have invited you last week.

In the sentence 'The G-Speed Co. blank more than usual on shipping charges last month', which verb form should be used?

• Spent

• Will spend

• Spends

• Has spent

What is the key difference between present perfect simple and past simple?

• Present perfect simple is used with finished time expressions.

• Past simple is used with finished time expressions.

• Present perfect simple is used for future actions.

• Past simple is used for ongoing actions.

Which of the following is a correct use of present perfect simple?

• I have eaten lunch at 12 noon.

• I have eaten lunch.

• I ate lunch.

• I have been eating lunch at 12 noon.

How can the sentence 'The G-Speed Co. has spent more than usual on shipping charges' be modified to include a time expression?

• Add 'last month' to the end.

• Add 'next month' to the end.

• Add 'tomorrow' to the end.

• Add 'yesterday' to the end.