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

My mother __________ a severe cold last month.

1. had

2. has had

2 / 10

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

1. didn't finish

2. haven't finished

3 / 10

She __________ married a few months ago.

1. got

2. has got

4 / 10

We __________ a horror movie last night.

1. watched

2. have watched

5 / 10

My uncle was an author. He __________ many books.

1. wrote

2. has written

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_______ you ever _______ Italian food?

1. Did - try

2. Have - tried

7 / 10

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

1. didn't see

2. haven't seen

8 / 10

Nancy __________ her watch. She is looking for it.

1. lost

2. has lost

9 / 10

He __________ the email three days ago.

1. sent

2. has sent

10 / 10

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

1. flew

2. have flown

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Present Perfect Tense

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