Present Perfect Versus Past Simple
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Objective
I can differentiate between situations requiring the present perfect and those requiring the past simple, applying the correct tense in my own writing and speaking.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
12 questions
Explain the three functions of the present perfect simple tense as described in the video.
Describe a situation where you would use the present perfect simple tense to talk about a past event.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Complete the sentence with the correct tense (present perfect simple or past simple) of the verb "visit": I _______ (visit) my grandparents last summer. Complete the sentence with the correct tense (present perfect simple or past simple) of the verb "travel": I _______ (travel) to many countries in my life. Complete the sentence with the correct tense (present perfect simple or past simple) of the verb "eat": She _______ (eat) breakfast before leaving for school this morning.”
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