What is the difference between the PAST SIMPLE and the PRESENT PERFECT?
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2023
- In this lesson, learn the difference between the PAST SIMPLE and the PRESENT PERFECT in English. You will learn when to use them and why. With plenty of example sentences to help you. Keep watching until the end as there is a quiz to see how much you have learned.
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Very simple and comprehensive method to understand but these are very mixing, we have to always remind , think and practice it
I agree, it is so easy to mix these two tenses up! You are right, we need to think and practise, practise, practise!
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I select b. "Who ate all my biscuits?" because your biscuits such as my favourite biscuits! 🤣
Love that! Both sentences are in fact correct. It depends what the speaker wants to convey.
@@oxfordenglishnow I would rather emphasis on 'b' due to the fact that 'all' is mentioned, which indicates the quantity is finished. Other thoughts are appreciated.
Awesome. Thank you. But there's one thing "I haven't understood" or "I did not understand", which one is correct?
Both "I haven't understood" and "I did not understand" are correct, but they convey slightly different nuances.
"I haven't understood" is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the lack of understanding is ongoing or has occurred recently, and there is a possibility of understanding in the future.
"I did not understand" is in the simple past tense, indicating that the lack of understanding occurred at a specific point in the past and may or may not still be relevant in the present.
So, which one to use depends on the context and whether you want to emphasize the ongoing nature of the lack of understanding or simply state that understanding did not occur at a specific point in the past.
It's helpful and simple but I think it requires kind of a good level of English to absorb that.Thanks a lot!
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I guess both !
yes, you're right. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. Well done!
When do I use past simple and present perfect together ??
Using past simple and present perfect together in a sentence typically occurs when you want to convey a relationship or connection between two past events. Here are some common scenarios:
Unfinished Time Period Leading Up to the Past Simple Action:
Use present perfect for an action that started in the past and is still relevant, and past simple for a specific event that occurred.
Example: "I've lived in this city for five years, but I visited the historical museum yesterday."
Present Perfect for Background Information, Past Simple for Specific Action:
Use present perfect to provide background information and past simple for a specific event that happened.
Example: "She has read many books, but last night she finished the latest bestseller."
Multiple Past Events:
When you are narrating a story or recounting events, you might use present perfect for events leading up to a specific moment in the past (expressing their relevance to the present) and past simple for the main actions.
Example: "I've been studying French for months, and last summer, I traveled to Paris."
Experiences Over Time Leading to a Specific Event:
Use present perfect for experiences over a period leading up to a specific event described in the past simple.
Example: "They've been friends since childhood, but they only got married last year."
Remember, the choice between past simple and present perfect depends on the context and the relationship between the actions or events you are describing. The present perfect often emphasizes the connection to the present or an ongoing relevance, while the past simple focuses on a specific point in the past.
I hope that helps!
Hi,
I have seen many English native speakers using " I have learned driving since moving to India ".
But It is said that after "since" use present perfect or past simple.
Which one is correct?
Since I moved to India or since moving to India.
Please reply
Both "I have learned driving since moving to India" and "I have learned driving since I moved to India" are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings.
"Since moving to India" uses the present perfect continuous tense, emphasizing the action of moving to India as a continuing event that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. This form suggests that the process of learning to drive started after the person moved to India and continues up to the present moment.
"Since I moved to India" uses the simple past tense, emphasizing the action of moving to India as a single event that occurred at a specific point in the past. This form suggests that the process of learning to drive started immediately after the person moved to India and continues up to the present moment.
Both forms are commonly used and can be appropriate depending on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey.
B. Who ate all my biscuits?
Yes, b is right but a also. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A recent past effecting her present. There are no biscuits now or it is an event that is complete and finished in the past. I hope that helps.
I would say: "Who has eaten all my biscuits?", because it's in the past, but what I want to stress is how the action affects my present situation: I have no biscuits now. Please, I have a question, if you would like to answer: I worked for years in customer service in London and I noticed some customers reacted with an hint of annoyance when I used the present perfect in certain situation, for example to double check if they had tried something. For example, situation: their account is not working. If I asked: "Have you tried to retrieve the password?" some might react with annoyance, as if I was "acting out the pedantic teacher", while it felt softer to say "Did you maybe try this and that?". I remember I read in a book that in that kind of context present perfect can sound rude, but now I cannot find that book anymore and I started thinking I might have made it up... :-( Thank you! And than you so much for the very helpfull video!
Your understanding of the usage of "Who has eaten all my biscuits?" to convey the present effect of a past action is correct. This sentence emphasizes the present consequence (no biscuits now) resulting from the past action (eating the biscuits).
Regarding your question about the use of the present perfect tense in customer service situations, there could be various factors contributing to the perceived annoyance from customers. While the present perfect tense is grammatically correct for actions with relevance to the present, its usage can sometimes come across as overly formal or pedantic in casual conversation, particularly in certain contexts.
In customer service interactions, using the present perfect tense might give the impression that the speaker is overly focused on correctness or formality rather than addressing the issue directly. In situations where customers are seeking immediate solutions or assistance, a more direct and informal approach, such as using the simple past tense ("Did you maybe try this and that?"), may be perceived as friendlier and more helpful.
It's possible that the reaction you observed from some customers could be influenced by cultural norms, individual preferences, or previous experiences with customer service interactions. While there may not be a strict rule against using the present perfect tense in such contexts, being aware of the potential impact on communication and adjusting your language accordingly can help ensure positive interactions with customers.
As for the book you mentioned, it's possible that you came across a discussion or suggestion about the use of tense in customer service interactions in a language or communication guide. While I can't pinpoint the specific source without more information, the concept you mentioned aligns with pragmatic considerations in language use.
I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
@@oxfordenglishnow thank you so much for taking the time for such a thorough reply, it's really very helpfull. I finally retrieved where I found that information and you are right: it wasn't in a book, but on a forum on an online dictionary (wordreference)!
I do think that the 2nd phrase implies softer tone: "Did you maybe try..." sounds more suggestive and open-ended. It acknowledges the customer might have already tried something and avoids implying they haven't taken any action.
@@HassanTarek-dd9ez Thank you! I'm glad I am not alone feeling that, at least I know I am not mad
Madam i have a question regarding to tense
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Miss why we say i have done fsc rather than i accomplished fsc in engineering at science college even i know the exact date like 2018
Sometimes we say what have you taught today even action is passed means my class timing is 5 to 6 and i missed that class
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We have won the Worldcup this year.
Or,
We won the Worldcup this year.
Which one is correct and why?
Both sentences are grammatically correct, but the choice between them depends on the context and the perspective you want to convey:
"We have won the World Cup this year."
This sentence uses the present perfect tense ("have won") to emphasize the connection between the past action of winning the World Cup and the present moment. It suggests that the event has relevance or impact on the current situation or that the effects of winning are still felt.
"We won the World Cup this year."
This sentence uses the simple past tense ("won") to state a completed action in the past without emphasizing the connection to the present moment. It's a straightforward statement about a past event.
Choose between them based on the nuance you want to convey. If you want to highlight the ongoing impact or relevance of winning, you might prefer the present perfect tense. If you simply want to state the fact of winning without emphasizing the current impact, the simple past tense is appropriate.
I'm not really sure what the correct answer is with the cookies can you maybe tell the answer bc I think both of them are correct
You are right, both are right and it depends on what the speaker wants to convey!
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Hello, and thank you for your kind words! 🙏🏻. If you take the sentences as stand alone sentences, that is, out of context, "defeated" is correct. It refers to a completed action in the past. However, if you use "had defeated" you are emphasising the fact that this action happened before another. I hope that helps!
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I'm a first year English student in university..English isn't my mother tongue so I've found grammar challenging because it has a lot of exceptions and sometimes I know the rules but in the exam I get a low mark I understand lessons but I don't know how to apply in exams..
I wonder if you could help me with a plan of studying in summer to improve my grammar..from where should I start because if I don't study I'll find grammar more difficult in the second year
Have you seen/ Did you see the match? Our team has lost/ lost 3-0.
Hello! This is a sentence from an exercise. I have to choose the right option. There is no dialogue; no further information is given about that team or match.
The book says that in conversation we use the present perfect and then skip to the past simple to give details.
I'd say "have you" and "has lost". Do you agree? I'm referring to British English.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Your understanding is correct, and it's important to note the context in which these tenses are typically used, especially in British English. Let's go through your choices:
Present Perfect vs. Past Simple in British English:
Present Perfect:
Used to talk about experiences or recent events without specifying when they happened.
Example: "Have you seen the match?"
Example: "Our team has lost 3-0."
Past Simple:
Used to talk about completed actions at a specific time in the past.
Example: "Did you see the match?"
Example: "Our team lost 3-0."
Combining Tenses in Conversation:
In British English, it is common to use the present perfect when introducing a topic and then switch to the past simple for specific details.
Analyzing Your Sentence:
Question: "Have you seen the match?" introduces the topic and implies the match is a recent event or has relevance to the present moment.
Details: "Our team has lost 3-0." provides a recent result relevant to the current discussion.
Example in British English:
Question: "Have you seen the match?"
Answer: "Our team has lost 3-0."
This construction is typical in British English, as the present perfect is used to introduce a recent event, and the present perfect continues to provide recent information.
Conclusion:
Given the context and the typical usage in British English, your choices are correct:
"Have you seen the match?"
"Our team has lost 3-0."
This aligns with the guideline that in conversation, we often use the present perfect to introduce a topic and may switch to the past simple for further details if the conversation continues. However, in this case, staying with the present perfect for both parts is natural and appropriate.
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I allow myself to ask you for another detail.
Do you mean that, if I said "have you seen" and then "our team lost", it would be correct as well, since I switch to the past simple to give details? Thanks a lot once again!
b
Yes, b is right but a also. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A recent past effecting her present. There are no biscuits now or it is an event that is complete and finished in the past. I hope that helps.
@@oxfordenglishnowwouldn't it be "affecting her present"?
Suppose i reach academy and it is closed i was not informed by sir at the moment i am standing in front of the academy now i want to text sir why you didn't inform me or why have you not informed me . If you answer me as soon as possible
It would be better to say: I've reached the academy, but it seems to be closed. I wasn't informed about any changes. Could you please let me know why or if there was any information I missed? Thank you."
I think a :)
Hi, in fact both are correct as it depends what the speaker wants to convey. I hope that helps!
the answer to last question a
Well done! That is correct. In fact, both are correct and depends on what the speaker wants to convey!
I think it is answer b. Who ate all my biscuits?
Yes, b is right but a also. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A recent past effecting her present. There are no biscuits now or it is an event that is complete and finished in the past. I hope that helps.
Can you please explain the difference between
1. I have been busy
2. I have been busy all day
3. I have been busy recently
4. I was busy
5. I am busy
Please reply
I have been busy:
This indicates a general state of busyness over some unspecified period. It doesn't specify when the busyness occurred but implies that there has been a consistent level of activity or engagement.
I have been busy all day:
This specifies that the busyness has been happening throughout the entire day. It gives a more specific timeframe than the first statement.
I have been busy recently:
This suggests that the busyness has been occurring in the relatively recent past. It's more focused on a recent time frame but doesn't specify the exact duration.
I was busy:
This is in the past tense and indicates that there was a specific point in the past when you were busy. It doesn't provide information on whether you are still busy or when it happened.
I am busy:
This is in the present tense and indicates that you are currently busy. It's a statement about your current state of busyness.
In summary, the differences lie in the time frame and specificity of the busyness conveyed by each statement. The first three are in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating a period of busyness up to the present or recent past, while the last two are in the past and present simple tense, specifying a particular point in time or the current state, respectively.
I have been busy, I have been busy all day, I have been busy recently.
Are these 3 finished or not ? Is the busyness still there ? Please reply
@@diyasusan308 Hi, read her answer again :) She explained it very clearly. To answer your question, it could mean both. Finished recently or still unfinished.
Is it possible to say I have never gone for a job interview?
Yes, it is possible to say "I have never gone for a job interview." This sentence clearly communicates that you have never attended a job interview. It is grammatically correct and understandable.
B
In fact both are right as it depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A= recent past, affecting present. B = event that is completely finished.
the answer is b
Yes, b is right but a also. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A recent past effecting her present. There are no biscuits now or it is an event that is complete and finished in the past. I hope that helps.
Who ate all my biscuits?
Yes, b is right but a also. It depends on what the speaker wants to convey. A recent past effecting her present. There are no biscuits now or it is an event that is complete and finished in the past. I hope that helps.
it wasn't clear perfect shows finished actions too
The present perfect can refer to the recent past, true.
I think it's B
B is correct but in fact A is too. It really depends on what the speaker wants to convey. 😊
who has eaten all my biscuit?
Who has eaten all my biscuitS? Yes, it's correct, well done!
Who has eaten all my biscuits?
Well done! In fact either could work depending on what you want to convey!
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Who ate my Biscuits?
Both sentences are in fact correct. It depends what the speaker wants to convey.
Who eat all my biscuties?
Who ate all my biscuits. This is correct. In fact, both are correct but it depends what the writer wants to convey.
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