Present Perfect Versus Past Simple

Present Perfect Versus Past Simple

Grade 10 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning 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.

Warm-Up Video

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Present Perfect Tense vs. Past Simple: Tom’s Story (A comical story of Tom, the ESL student - Video)

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

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.

Complete Lesson Package

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