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Present Perfect vs Past Simple

Present Perfect vs Past Simple We use the Present Perfect to talk about: ØUNFINISHED ACTIONS (STARTED IN THE PAST AND CONTINUED UP TO THE PRESENT) I have lived in Almada for 10 years. Vivo em Almada há 10 anos. ØUNSPECIFIED MOMENTS IN THE PAST. I have already seen that film. Já vi esse filme. (não é dito quando) We use the Past Simple to talk about: ØFINISHED ACTIONS IN THE PAST I lived in Almada for 10 years. Vivi em Almada durante 10 anos. ØSPECIFIC MOMENTS IN THE PAST. I saw that film last Saturday. Vi esse filme ontem. ØRECENT ACTIONS. The film has just started. O filme acabou de começar. We use it with: ØHow long…? …. ever…. ? Ø(never), already, yet, Øsince, (for) Ørecently, lately, just Øthis week, today, … We use it with: Øwhen… Øin 1995/ in February… Øyesterday Øago (e. g. 10 minutes ago) Ø last week, last month, last year…

Present Perfect vs Past Simple 1. When ____________(they / broadcast) that documentary ? 2. How long______________(you / have)cable TV? 3. _____________ (you/ever/see) this film? 4. The live show_____________(just/ start). 5. ___________(you/lose) the remote control last week? 6. ___________(you/lose) the remote control this week? 7. That reporter _____________(work) for BBC since 2007. 8. She ___________( not start) presenting this talk show in 2007. 9. This soap opera _______ (start) 5 months ago. 10. He ____________ (not star) in many films lately. 11. She ____________ (already/be) an actress. 12. ______________ (you/ buy) that LCD yesterday? 13. _______________ ( you/buy) that LCD recently?

Present Perfect vs Past Simple 1. did they broadcast When ____________(they / broadcast) that documentary ? 2. have you had How long______________(you / have)cable TV? 3. _____________ (you/ever/see) this film? Have you ever seen 4. has just started The live show_____________(just/ start). 5. Did you lose ___________(you/lose) the remote control last week? 6. Have you lost ___________(you/lose) the remote control this week? 7. That reporter _____________(work) for BBC since 2007. 8. didn’t start She ___________( not start) presenting this talk show in 2007. 9. started This soap opera _______ (start) 5 months ago. 10. hasn’t starred He ____________ (not star) in many films lately. 11. has already been She ____________ (already/be) an actress. 12. Did you buy ______________ (you/ buy) that LCD yesterday? 13. Have you bought _______________ ( you/buy) that LCD recently? has worked