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Lesson 3.34.3: Year 3 past simple
Everyday Grammar, ”Simple Past Present Perfect.”
* We use the past simple for past events or actions which have no connection to the present.
* We use the present perfect for actions which started in the past and are still happening now or finished actions which have a connection to the present.
* We can’t use the present perfect with a finished time word.
Below are some examples of the simple past and present perfect.
1) Last night Iost my keys, I had to call my flat mate to let me in. (Simple past)
I have lost my keys; can you help me look for them. (Present perfect)
2) I have visited Paris three times. (Present perfect)
Last year I visited Paris. (Simple past)
3) She lived in London, when she was child (Simple past)
She has lived in London since 19993 (present perfect)
4) Yesterday I saw all of my friends, it was great (simple past)
I have seen Maria three times this week. ( Present perfect)