Past Simple-Present Perfect-Present Perfect Continuous

In 2010, a terrible earthquake in Haiti left thousands of people homeless.

In 2010, a terrible earthquake in Haiti has left thousands of people homeless.

In 2010, a terrible earthquake in Haiti has been living thousands of people homeless.

Susan broke her arm and can't play tennis.

Susan has broken her arm and can't play tennis.

Susan has been breaking her arm and can't play tennis.

We'll need to leave a bit later, because I did not finish packing yet.

We'll need to leave a bit later, because I have not finished packing yet.

We'll need to leave a bit later, because I have not been finishing packing yet.

She jogged for over an hour.

She has jogged for over an hour.

She has been jogging for over an hour.

A lot of people attended the charity event yesterday.

A lot of people have attended the charity event yesterday.

A lot of people have been attending the charity event yesterday.

Ethan tried to call Jessica all afternoon but her line is constantly busy.

Ethan has tried to call Jessica all afternoon but her line is constantly busy.

Ethan has been trying to call Jessica all afternoon but her line is constantly busy.