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A2 Past Simple vs Present Perfect

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    The class should answer questions related to past simple and present perfect grammar.
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  • Beth and I ______ (be) friends since we were ten – and we always will be.
    have been
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  • The first time I ______ (see) that film was five years ago, but I still remember it very well.
    saw
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  • Dad ______ (be) out shopping for two hours now – should we give him a ring?
    has been
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  • Mrs Salinger ______ (not come) in yet – would you like to leave a message?
    hasn't come
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  • When ______ (you last hear) from Tom?
    did you last hear
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  • Sean and Tom ______ (be) very close for a long time, but then they lost touch.
    were
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  • The train ______ (just arrive) – hurry up!
    has just arrived
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  • '______ (you read) Treasure Island?’ ‘Yes, twice! It’s my favourite novel.’
    Have you read
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  • Which tense do we normally use with "ago"?
    Past Simple
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  • Which tense do we normally use with "just" and "already"?
    Present Perfect
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  • When do we use "yet"?
    In negative sentences and questions
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  • Correct the mistake: "I never saw that person in my life."
    I have never seen that person in my life.
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  • Correct the mistake: "Did you ever watch this film?"
    Have you ever watched this film?
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  • Correct the mistake: "I have did all my homework."
    I have done all my homework.
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  • Де ти був учора? Я ходив у кіно, а потім зустрівся з друзями у кафе
    Where were you yesterday? I went to the cinema and then I met with friends in a cafe.
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  • Не можу у це повірити! Я прочитала усі книги про Гаррі Поттера і подивилась усі книги, а він навіть не чув про нього!
    I can't believe it! I've read all books about Harry Potter and watched all films, and he hasn't even heard about him!
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