Present Perfect vs Past Simple
Use the present perfect for experiences or states connected to now (unfinished time: this week, ever/never, since/for). Use the past simple for finished time with a specific past reference (yesterday, in 2020, last year).
Examples
- I have visited Rome twice. (experience/unfinished time)
- I went to Rome in 2019. (finished time, specific past)
- She has lived here since 2018. (state up to now)
- They left an hour ago. (completed past event)
- Have you ever tried surfing? (ever/never)
Quiz
Present Perfect vs Past Simple – 10 questions
Question 1 / 100%
1.
She _____ (go) to Paris last year.
2.
I _____ (meet) her at the conference in 2022.
3.
I _____ (lose) my keys yesterday.
4.
We _____ (not finish) our homework yet.
5.
They _____ (already/leave) the office.
6.
She _____ (be) to Japan twice.
7.
He _____ (live) in London since 2019.
8.
Have you _____ (ever/try) sushi?
9.
I _____ (see) that film three times.
10.
He _____ (just/call) you.