Past Simple and Present Perfect Quiz

It is sometimes difficult for learners of the English language to differentiate between the past simple tense and the present perfect tense. Try this quiz to check your understanding of these two tenses.

You may also want to review the lessons before you start the quiz.

Review the past simple tense!

Review the present perfect tense!

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1 / 10

My uncle was an author. He __________ many books.

1. wrote

2. has written

2 / 10

My brother and his wife live in Canada, so I __________ to Ottawa several times.

1. flew

2. have flown

3 / 10

She __________ married a few months ago.

1. got

2. has got

4 / 10

Nancy __________ her watch. She is looking for it.

1. lost

2. has lost

5 / 10

We started at 9 in the morning, but we __________ yet.

1. didn't finish

2. haven't finished

6 / 10

My mother __________ a severe cold last month.

1. had

2. has had

7 / 10

We __________ a horror movie last night.

1. watched

2. have watched

8 / 10

I __________ Liz for a long time. How is she?

1. didn't see

2. haven't seen

9 / 10

_______ you ever _______ Italian food?

1. Did - try

2. Have - tried

10 / 10

He __________ the email three days ago.

1. sent

2. has sent

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Present Perfect Tense

Past Simple Tense

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