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1 Past simple OR Present perfect?

2 PAST SIMPLE We use the Past Simple tense to talk about an action completed at a specific time in the past ( we didn’t study last night) or a state in the past ( Did you live in Artigas?) Time expressions: For( I worked there for 5 years) Ago(I moved 10 months ago) When ( when I was 10 I had a pink bicycle)

3 PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
1.To talk about states, single or repeated actions over a long period of time UP TO THE PRESENT. I have always wanted to be a singer have you ever been to Madrid? she has read that book at least ten times It was the worst concert I have ever been to!

4 PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
2. To talk about recent single actions with a present result( often with just, already, yet). I have already seen that film and I don’t want to see it again. Have you finished your homework yet? They have just arrived

5 PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
To talk about a recent activity when the effects of that activity can still be seen A: why are you out of breath? B: I have been running 2. To emphasise how long an action has been going on for, or that it has been repeated many times I have been cleaning the house all day! 3. To suggest that an action is not complete I have been reading the book you gave me.

6 I have worked in a restaurant last year.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? I have worked in a restaurant last year. I worked in a restaurant last year.

7 I have never studyed French. I have never studied French.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? I have never studyed French. I have never studied French.

8 I worked as a waitress in 1998.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? I worked as a waitress in 1998.

9 She has completed a computer course last year.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? She has completed a computer course last year. She completed a computer course last year.

10 I went to Southend Adult Community College last year.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? I went to Southend Adult Community College last year.

11 CORRECT OR INCORRECT? During my course I visited Italy twice. I have never be to Spain though. During my course I visited Italy twice. I have never been to Spain though.

12 I have done a range of part time jobs since I left college.
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? I have done a range of part time jobs since I left college.


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