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Present simple vs present perfect rules
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She ___ (study) really hard for her test this week.
has studied
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To talk about completed actions in the past and states?
Past simple.
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I _____ (do) my shopping this morning and I am about to go home now. I feel exhausted.
have done
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Guess what! Jim _____ (pass) his exam.
has passed
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This morning, we _____ (have) a test in English. Is dinner ready yet?
had
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For recent events or states that have a connection with the present, usually with already, yet or just?
Present perfect.
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Sam ____ (be) a French teacher for five years now and he can't imagine doing any other job.
has been
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To talk about experiences in the past, usually with never or ever?
Present perfect.
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To talk about states that started in the past and have not changed, usually with for or since?
Present perfect.
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I ______ (go) shopping yesterday afternoon.
started
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I _____ (listen / never) to Hip Hop music before, but I am enjoying it.
have never listened
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James ____ (be) a PE teacher for 3 years, but he works as a gym instructor now.
was
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For actions that happened at a known time in the past?
Past simple.
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To give news?
Present perfect.
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To talk about actions that happened during a time which still continues, usually with this morning, this week, this year?
Present perfect.
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