The document provides 20 sentences for the learner to complete using either the present perfect or simple past tense of the verbs provided in parentheses. The sentences cover a variety of scenarios involving actions that have occurred or been ongoing up until the present.
The document provides 20 sentences for the learner to complete using either the present perfect or simple past tense of the verbs provided in parentheses. The sentences cover a variety of scenarios involving actions that have occurred or been ongoing up until the present.
The document provides 20 sentences for the learner to complete using either the present perfect or simple past tense of the verbs provided in parentheses. The sentences cover a variety of scenarios involving actions that have occurred or been ongoing up until the present.
The document provides 20 sentences for the learner to complete using either the present perfect or simple past tense of the verbs provided in parentheses. The sentences cover a variety of scenarios involving actions that have occurred or been ongoing up until the present.
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Present Perfect or Simple Past – 2
Complete the sentences using either the
present perfect or the simple past. have seen (see) three police cars this morning (it’s still morning). 1. I _________________ arrived 2. After he _________________ unpacked (arrive) home, he _________________ went (unpack) and _________________ (go) to bed early. 3. A: What’s wrong? have broken B: I _________________ (break) a glass! knew 4. My grandparents only _________________ (know) each other for a few got months before they _________________ (get) married. have been 5. I _________________ (be) in London for three years. I love it here. saw 6. We _________________ was (see) Julie last night. became 7. He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________ (become) a musician. walked 8. Whenknew the boss _________________ (walk) into the room, we _________________ (know) broke someone was going to get fired. saw 9. The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last week. 10. He _________________ (see) that film last year. Complete the sentences using either the present perfect or the simple past. has broken (break) her leg, so she can’t come skiing. 11. Lucy _________________ has arrived (arrive)! Come and say hello! 12. Julie _________________ were 13. They _________________ (be) cold when they _________________ arrived (arrive) home. broke 14. Jack _________________ (break) his arm when he _________________ fell(fall) off a horse in 2005. have known (know) about the problem for months, but I 15. I _________________ haven’t found (not / find) a solution yet. _________________ did you arrive(you / arrive)? 16. A: When _________________ B: At 10pm last night. has been (be) a teacher for ten years, and she still enjoys it. 17. She _________________ have you known 18. How long _________________ (you / know) Jill? I know you see her often. have seen (see) the sea before. 19. I _________________ 20. A: Hello have arrived B: Hi Mum, it’s me. I just wanted to say I _________________ (arrive) safely and everything is fine.