Murad Hüseynov
Present perfect or past simple?
When to use which
| Present perfect | Past simple |
|---|---|
| No finished time: I've been to Paris. | Finished time: I went to Paris in 2019. |
| Result now: I've lost my keys. | A story: I lost my keys yesterday. |
If the sentence has yesterday, last week or in 2019, use the past simple.
Practice
Fill in the gaps in your notebook:
- I ___ (see) that film last weekend.
- She ___ (live) here since 2020.
- We ___ (not finish) the report yet.