The document provides guidance on distinguishing between the present perfect and past simple tenses. It includes examples and exercises to practice using both forms in sentences, emphasizing the importance of context when choosing between them. Additionally, it invites readers to reach out via email with any questions.

1. PRESENT PERFECT OR
PAST SIMPLE?
WEEK 6

2. HOW TO DISTINGUISH
BETWEEN PRESENT
PERFECT AND PAST
SIMPLE?

3. I lost my keys last night.
I have lost my keys.
A finished time
in the past;
last week, yesterday, on
Sunday, from 2000 to
2012
A result of an
action is more
important that
the time it
happens.
Noah has just finished his homework.
Noah finished his homework two hours ago.

4. I bought my new iPhone yesterday.
I have bought a new iPhone.
A finished time
in the past;
last week, yesterday, on
Sunday, from 2000 to
2012
To share new
information
The oil price has increased.
The oil price increased two hours ago.

6. EXERCISE 13.1 TRY IT YOURSELF

7. EXERCISE 13.1 CHECK YOUR ANSWER

8. EXERCISE 13.2 TRY IT YOURSELF

9. EXERCISE 13.2 CHECK YOUR
ANSWER

10. EXERCISE 13.3 TRY IT YOURSELF

11. EXERCISE 13.3 CHECK YOUR
ANSWER

12. EXERCISE 14.1 CHECK YOUR
ANSWER

13. EXERCISE 14.1 CHECK YOUR ANSWER

14. EXERCISE 14.3 TRY IT YOURSELF

15. EXERCISE 14.3 CHECK YOUR
ANSWER

16. Write sentences about yourself using
the ideas in brackets.
1. (something you haven’t done
today)
2. (something you did not do
yesterday)
3. (something you did yesterday
evening)
4. (something you haven’t done
recently)
5. (something you have doe a lot
recently)

17. Email me if you any
questions regarding this
madihah.samsudin@xmu.edu.my