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Present perfect vs past simple

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Made by:

Siham Habbati

Learning objective...

After this lesson you .....

Know the difference between the present perfect and the past simple

Learning objective

Present perfect

Present perfect

Je gebruikt de present perfect als je wilt zeggen dat.......

1.

iets is gebeurd en het niet belangrijk is wanneer.

We have finished our homework.

2.

Iets in het verleden is begonnen en nog steeds doorgaat. In de zin staat dan vaak for, in en since.

We have lived in England since 1996.

3.

Iets in het verleden is gebeurd waarvan je nu het resultaat ziet.

He has broken his leg, so now he can't play soccer.

4.

Iets net of iets nog niet is gebeurd. in de zin staan dan vaak woorden als: just, lately, recently en yet.

I have just finished dinner.

I have not done my homework yet.

Past simple

Je gebruikt de past simple als....

Past simple

iets in het verleden is gebeurd en het belangrijk is wanneer.

1.

I did my homework last night.

I painted my nails this morning.

In de zin staan vaak woorden als:

2.

  • last night
  • in 2015
  • this morning
  • five minutes ago
  • when I was young

Difference

Difference

The past simple is used when the action started in the past, finished in the past and gives a clear indication of time.

The present perfect is used when the action started in the past and is still happening.

Practice

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-perfect-exercises.html

4 different exercises

Practice

Check for yourself if you achieved the learning objective after the exercises.

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