Simple Past Vs present Perfect Flashcards
What is the primary use of the simple past tense?
To describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past.
True or False: The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at a specific time in the past.
False
Fill in the blank: The structure of the simple past tense for regular verbs is __________.
verb + ed
Which of the following sentences uses the present perfect tense: A) I visited Paris last year. B) I have visited Paris.
B) I have visited Paris.
What auxiliary verb is used in the present perfect tense?
Have or has
True or False: The simple past tense can be used for actions that are still relevant to the present.
False
Complete the sentence: The present perfect tense is often used to express __________.
experiences or actions that have relevance to the present
When do we typically use time expressions like ‘yesterday’ or ‘last week’?
With the simple past tense.
Name one key difference between the simple past and present perfect tenses.
The simple past is for completed actions at a specific time, while the present perfect links past actions to the present.
Which tense would you use to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present?
Present perfect
Multiple choice: Which sentence is in the simple past? A) She has finished her homework. B) She finished her homework.
B) She finished her homework.
Fill in the blank: To form the present perfect, use ‘have’ or ‘has’ + __________.
past participle
What is the past participle of the verb ‘go’?
Gone
True or False: The present perfect tense can indicate an indefinite time in the past.
True
Which tense would you use for an action that was completed before another action in the past?
Simple past
Complete the sentence: The present perfect tense is often used with the words ‘ever’ and __________.
‘never’
Identify the error: ‘I have saw the movie yesterday.’
The correct form is ‘I saw the movie yesterday.’
Which of the following sentences is correct? A) They have went to the store. B) They have gone to the store.
B) They have gone to the store.
What time expressions are commonly used with the present perfect tense?
Since, for, ever, never, and just.
True or False: The simple past can be used for actions that have a connection to the present.
False
