Past Simple vs. Present Perfect

Explore the key differences between the past simple and present perfect tenses. Learn how to use them correctly in various situations.  by >E4=4 5?<E-4F6VN>

Past Simple: Actions in the Past

Completed Actions                                                                     Sequence of Events

Describes finished events at a specific time in the past.  Used to tell a story in chronological order.

Present Perfect: Linking Past and Present

impact on the present.

3 Indefinite Past

When the specific time of the action is not important.

Past Simple vs. Present Perfect: Time

Past Simple                                                                                           Present Perfect

Specific time in the past. Use with "yesterday," "last week," "in     Indefinite time, no specific date. Use with "ever," "never,"

2023."                                                                                                                                 "already," "yet."

Examples: Past Simple

Examples: Present Perfect

Using Both Tenses:

Storytelling

I woke up early.

I've had a busy day.

I'm exhausted now.

Key Takeaways: Past Simple & Present Perfect

Past Simple: Specific       Present Perfect: Link to    Practice, practice, time in the past.  the present.        practice!