Present Perfect Or Past Simple 1 Flashcards
Have you ever spoken to anyone from China?
Yes I have/no I haven’t spoken to someone/anyone from China.
When did you speak to the Chinese person?
I spoke to them…. [+ specific moment in the past]
Have you ever broken a mirror?
Yes I have/no I haven’t ever broken a mirror.
When did you break THE mirror?
I broke IT…[+ specific moment in the past]
Have you ever worn a ‘top hat and tails’ suit?
Yes I have/no I’ve never worn a ‘top hat and tails suit.
When did you wear THE top hat and tails suit?
I wore IT at/for our/ my friends wedding.
Have you ever written something that has been published?
Yes I have/no I’ve never written anything that’s been published.
What did you write that was published, and when did you write it?
I wrote a […………..]. It was published in [……………].
Have you ever taken something that wasn’t yours, by accident/by mistake?
Yes I have/no I haven’t ever taken anything that wasn’t mine, by mistake/by accident.
Have you ever told your children bedtime stories?
Yes I have often/no I have never told my children bedtime stories.
When was the last time you told your children a bedtime story?
The last time I told my children a bedtime story was….. [+ specific moment in the past].
Have you ever driven a car in Spain?
Yes I have/no I’ve never driven a car in Spain.
When last did you drive a car in Spain?
The last time I drove a car in Spain was…. [+ specific moment in the past].
Have you ever forgotten to do something really important?
Yes I have/no I’ve never forgotten to do something really important.
What was the important thing you forgot to do?
I forgot to……
Have you ever seen the film Star Wars?
Yes I have/no I haven’t seen the film Star Wars.
When (last) did you see it?
I saw it…. [+ specific moment in the past].
Have you ever eaten oysters?
Yes I have/no I’ve never eaten oysters.
When did you first try oysters?
I first ate/tried oysters…. [+ specific moment in the past].
Have you ever given a speech in public?
Yes I have/no I’ve never given a speech in public.
When did you give your first ever public speech.
I gave my first ever public speech…. [+ specific moment in the past]. / I have never given any public speech(es).
Have you ever begun a project but then abandoned it later?
Yes I have/no I’ve never begun a project, only to abandon it later.
When was the last time you began a project and abandoned it?
The last time I began a project and then abandoned it was…. [+ specific moment in the past].
Have you ever drunk too much beer and got drunk?
Yes I have/no I’ve never drunk too much beer and got drunk.
When was the last time you drank too much beer and got drunk?
The last time I drank too much beer and got drunk was…. [+ specific moment in the past].
