recap past simple vs. present perfect

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Recap past simple vs. present perfect

Goal

to refresh your memory about these tenses

Past Simple vs.
Present Perfect

True or false: the past simple is used for actions that have started in the past and are still continuing

1. True
2. False

True or false: the past simple is used for actions in the past that are finished

1. True
2. False

True or false: the present perfect is used for experiences

1. False
2. True

Name at least three clue words for the past simple

Name at least three clue words for the present perfect

What tense is this?
Ben walked past the store on last Saturday.

1. present continuous
2. present perfect
3. past simple
4. past perfect

What tense is this?
Mrs. Groen had a fantastic week in Corsica.

1. past perfect
2. past simple
3. present simple
4. present perfect

What tense is this?
The students have had many days off.

1. past simple
2. past perfect
3. present simple
4. present perfect

What tense is this?
All the pupils haven't really done their homework.

1. present perfect
2. present simple
3. past simple
4. past perfect

Fill in: _____ (you/make) a decision yet?

Fill in: My father ____ (die) in an accident many years ago.

Fill in: We _____ (see) him in the last two hours. Maybe he's at work.

Fill in: Where ____ (you/live) when you were in Spain?

Fill in: I ____ (make) dinner for everyone. Let's eat.

Fill in: I ____ (talk) to Mrs. Groen the other day.

Fill in: Last night I ___ (lose) my keys, I had to call my friend to let me in.

Fill in: I ___ (lose) my keys, can you help me look for them?