Complete the sentences with the Simple Past or Present Perfect. In the negative sentences, do not use contractions.
(you/go) to Los Angeles last year?
Correct! We have a definite time which is “last year”That is wrong! Try againI (have) my job since 2000.
Correct! Present Perfect is used with some words such as “since”That is wrong! Try againSamuel (not/eat) yet.
Correct! We use Present Perfect with words such as “yet”That is wrong! Try againJeremy (study) French when he was in High School.
Correct! The definite time is “when he was in High School”That is wrong! Try againever (you/see) a UFO?
Correct! We use the Present Perfect with words such as “ever”That is wrong! Try AgainTom (not/sleep) at home last night.
Correct! We have “last night” as the definite time in the pastThat is wrong! Try AgainShe never (travel) by plane.
Correct! We use the Present Perfect with words such as “never”That is wrong! Try AgainGeorge (not finish) his homework yet.
Correct! Again, present Perfect is used with words such as “yet”That is wrong! Try AgainMy brother (visit) New York last month.
Correct! The definite time is “last month”That is wrong! Try Againever (you/be) to Europe?
Correct! The Present Perfect is used to talk about experiences, and “ever” is a key word to use itThat is wrong! Try Again