Present Perfect vs Past Simple Powerpoint

Present Perfect
Simple vs Past Simple

Which section of the book have you just finished?
Grammar
I have just finished vocabulary.

Present Perfect Simple
Past Simple
Mr Bean went to Paris three years ago
Mr Bean has been to Paris before
What things do these two sentences tell us?
How are they different?

Present Perfect Simple
Vs. Past Simple
Present Perfect Simple Past Simple
I’ve known Connor for 2 years
(And I still know him).
I knew Connor for 2 years
(I don’t know him anymore)
My sister has been to the USA four times.
(She’s still alive!)
My great grandfather went to the USA
four times. (He is no longer alive)
I’ve seen Sarah this week.
(The week isn’t over!)
I saw Sarah last week. (The week is over!)

Present Perfect Simple: When do we use it?
To talk about things
that started in the
past and are still
happening.
Sally’s not at college
today. She’s gone to the
dentist.
Pg. 47

that have just
finished.
I’ve just finished my
homework. Can I watch
TV now?
Pg. 47

that happened in the
past, but we don’t say
exactly when.
The headmaster has
been very busy.
Pg. 47

To talk about things that
happened in the past but
has a result that effects the
present.
He’s broken his
hand so he can’t
write.
Pg. 47

UNIT 6
Present Perfect Simple or
Past Simple?
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
has/ have + past participle
Time expressions:
ever, never, already, since, yet
When, while, just
PAST SIMPLE
Past simple form of the verb
Time expressions:
Last night/ month, year,
yesterday

Grammar
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
What happens
with the verb?
has/have + past participle

Grammar
has have
he
she
it you
they
we
have
I

UNIT 5
was/ were been
came come
did done
ate eaten
made made
saw seen
taken
took
wrote written

1. Robbie and Ellen _______ (do) all their homework.
2. They _______ (has) all these classes before.
3. My mom ______ (see) me playing video games
before.
4. Aiden ______ (live) in New York for 3 years.
5. Mom and dad ______ (take) my sister to school.
have done
have had
has seen
has lived
have taken
PRESENT PERFECT- Let’s Review!

Grammar Practice
has finished
have learnt
have had
have done
has worked
Pg. 47

Grammar Practice
How long has Sandra studied German?
How long have Peter and Paul had piano lessons?
How long has she been a teacher?
How long have you known Lucy?
How long have they been at this school?
Pg. 51

Grammar Practice
haven’t visited
Have broken
Has woken up
grew
Did go
Pg 55

have wanted
have visited
watched
Have been
ate
has gone
Have contacted
haven’t existed

The Present Perfect And Simple
Past Tense Practice Activity

Discover The Grammar
• Read the information about Joe and Maria. Select the letter of
the sentence (a or b) that best describes the situation.
1. It is 2005, Joe’s family move to Toronto in 1995. They still live
there.
a. Joe’s family lived in Toronto for 10 years.
b. Joe’s family has lived in Toronto for 10 years.

2. Last year Joe and Maria enjoyed their vacation in
Vancouver.
a. They had a good time.
b. They have had a good time.

3. Joe is telling his friend about his present job. His friend asks,
a. “How long were you there?”
b. “How long have you been there?”

4. Joe is telling Maria that the weather in Quebec has
been too hot for the past five days.
a. The weather is uncomfortable now.
b. The weather is comfortable now.

5. Joe studied the piano for 10 years, but he doesn’t play
anymore.
a. Joe has played the piano for 10 years
b. Joe played the piano for 10 years.

6. Maria wants to move to British Columbia from
Toronto, but she must find a job first. She is interviewing
for a job in British Columbia. She says
a. “I lived in Toronto for two years.”
b. “I have lived in Toronto for two years.”

7. This month Maria and Joe have met once in British
Columbia and once in Toronto. They will meet once more
in Quebec.
a. They have seen each other twice this month.
b. They saw each other twice this month.

8. Maria’s mother visited Maria in Toronto. When she got
home, she wrote,
a. “It was a great visit.”
b. “It has been a great visit.”

9. Maria and Joe have not emailed each other this week.
a. Joe’s computer was broken.
b. Joe’s computer has been broken.

Journal Entry- Pair Activity
Complete this entry in Maria’s journal. Highlight the correct verb forms in red
to complete the journal in the correct tense.
Thursday, September 28th
, 2020.
It’s 8:00 P.M. It (has been/was) a hard day, and it is not over yet! I still have to
work on that report. I (have begun/ began) it last night, but so far I (have
written/wrote) only two pages. And it is due tomorrow! Work (has been/was) so
difficult lately. I (have worked/worked) late every night this week. I feel exhausted
and I (have not gotten/didn’t get) much sleep last night. And, of course I miss Joe.
Even though I (have seen/saw) him last week, it seems like a long time ago. This
commuter relationship is beginning to get me down. We (have lived/lived) apart for
too long. Oh, there is the phone. I hope it is Joe.

Phone Conversation – Individual Activity
Complete the phone conversation between Maria and Joe. Use the present perfect or the simple past tense of the
verbs in parentheses.
Joe: Hi, hon! How ______(be) your day? I bet you’re glad it’s over.
Maria: I’m OK- a little tired. I only ____(sleep) a few hours last night. I am writing a big report, and I _______ (not
sleep) worrying about it all week.
Joe: You _____(be) tired for weeks. You need to relax a little. Listen – why don’t I come see you this weekend? We
____ (see) each other only twice this month.
Maria: Sounds great, but remember the last time you _____(come)? I ______ (not do) any work, and I still ______
(not catch up).
Joe: I understand. Now, why don’t you have a cup of coffee and relax?
Maria: Coffee! You’re kidding! I ________( already have) five cups today. And yesterday I ______( drink) at least six. I
can’t drink another drop.
Joe: You _______(have) a rough week. Try to get some sleep.
Maria: I can’t got to sleep yet. I ________(not finish) my report, and it is due tomorrow.
Joe: Well, I hope it goes fast. Goodnight, hon. I’ll call you tomorrow.
Maria: Bye honey. Speak to you tomorrow.

Conversation Questions
1. Have you ever travelled somewhere that completely surprised you? Where did
you go and what happened?
2. Have you ever met someone who influenced your life? When did you meet them
and how did they influence you?
3. Have you ever taken a risk that paid off? Describe what happened.
4. Achievements & Challenges
5. What is something you have achieved in the last few years that you are proud of?
When did you accomplish it?
6. Have you ever failed at something but later succeeded? What steps did you take?
7. Have you ever set a long-term goal? When did you begin and how have you
progressed so far?
8. Have you ever improved a skill through consistent practice? When did you start
learning it?
9. What challenges have you faced recently? When did they first begin?

Example:
1. Elaine has been living in Canada___- 10 years.
2. Ethan has been living in New York ____ 2012.
3. Lena hasn’t been on holiday ____ last year.
4. I’ve been here _____ January.
for
since
since
since

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Quiz
For each question choose for or since.
1. I've had my computer ..... more than five years.
2. She has spoken three languages ..... she was a child.
3. It's okay. I've only been waiting ..... a few minutes.
4. I haven't played tennis ..... I came to Germany.
5. Our family has lived in this house ..... just after the war.
6. Why are you so late? I've been standing here ..... 7.30.
7. I've been looking for my keys ..... the last 10 minutes. Can you help me?
8. Where's Miho? - Didn't you know? She's been in hospital ..... yesterday morning.
9. It's been raining ..... over three hours. When will it ever stop?
10. Our cat has been missing ..... last Tuesday. We think it's been in an accident.

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