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.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1 / 10

She __________ married a few months ago.

1. got

2. has got

2 / 10

My mother __________ a severe cold last month.

1. had

2. has had

3 / 10

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

1. flew

2. have flown

4 / 10

He __________ the email three days ago.

1. sent

2. has sent

5 / 10

My uncle was an author. He __________ many books.

1. wrote

2. has written

6 / 10

We __________ a horror movie last night.

1. watched

2. have watched

7 / 10

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

1. didn't see

2. haven't seen

8 / 10

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

1. didn't finish

2. haven't finished

9 / 10

Nancy __________ her watch. She is looking for it.

1. lost

2. has lost

10 / 10

_______ you ever _______ Italian food?

1. Did - try

2. Have - tried

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Present Perfect Tense

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