Past Simple or Present Perfect?

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  • @stephenperretti8847
    @stephenperretti8847 2 роки тому +18

    I'm75 years old.
    My junior high school English teacher, Mr. James Roche,was a wonderful teacher.
    That was 60+ years ago.
    I took the test. Of the 12 questions, I answered 11 correctly.
    Thanks you, Mr. Roche. I think of you each day that I write anything... Even the simplest note.
    Oh,
    I went to Junior High School 45, in The Bronx, NY.

  • @alexandrahenderson4368
    @alexandrahenderson4368 2 роки тому +177

    As a native English speaker... The thumbnail question can be answered either way.... Like "I forgot" is informal and "I've forgotten" is more formal

    • @aviator2117
      @aviator2117 2 роки тому +4

      Yup, clicked on the video to say that too lol

    • @reachablebutton4422
      @reachablebutton4422 2 роки тому +18

      I think it’s also up to each speaker to be honest, because “I’ve forgotten” in that situation is something I’d never say even if it was formal, because it sounds unnatural to me, but other people might have no problem saying it

    • @alexandrahenderson4368
      @alexandrahenderson4368 2 роки тому

      @@aviator2117 lol exactly

    • @alexandrahenderson4368
      @alexandrahenderson4368 2 роки тому

      @@reachablebutton4422 idk like I interchange both

    • @Cor6196
      @Cor6196 2 роки тому +4

      What I thought right away was “I forget!” 😜

  • @user-dq9nx7ut3c
    @user-dq9nx7ut3c 2 роки тому +23

    Never understood grammar, just read the sentence and feel what's right or wrong and write down the answer. Works 95% of the time

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому

      👍

    • @reshat46
      @reshat46 2 роки тому +5

      Because you are a native speaker?

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому

      Me too, but I am not a native speaker.

    • @user-dq9nx7ut3c
      @user-dq9nx7ut3c 2 роки тому

      @@reshat46 i watched English youtuber since i remembered

  • @markchristian7628
    @markchristian7628 2 роки тому +6

    English is not my native language but I got it perfect. My confidence has just increased. Thanks sir!

  • @naufaldegea
    @naufaldegea 2 роки тому +37

    I still confuse between these sentences but thanks for the explanations, well done 👍

  • @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я
    @ФирдавсФайзиев-щ2я 2 роки тому +52

    Thumbs up! I have learned some differences and cleared up some confusions. Cheers!

  • @Shanarai
    @Shanarai 2 роки тому +9

    A very educational video, I always try to improve my grammar everyday and this video is helpful. Some of the multiple choice questions felt like both answers were correct so it is nice to see a clear answer.

  • @gordonfreeman9733
    @gordonfreeman9733 8 місяців тому +1

    These explanations with images are priceless. Thank you!

  • @pioterek5871
    @pioterek5871 2 роки тому +5

    I think that sentences like "I've just finished my homework" and "I just finished my homework" are both correct and i prefer using the second example as we're talking about something that has already been finished and it's now a part of the past

  • @etipeti555
    @etipeti555 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the lesson :)
    I had some doubts about this before but now I feel like I've improved a bit my English

  • @moonlight-mr4qc
    @moonlight-mr4qc 2 роки тому +3

    Formative and fabulous explanations!God bless you 🙏!

  • @yahyasryio2861
    @yahyasryio2861 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for lesson and test .

  • @studium-latinum
    @studium-latinum Рік тому +1

    This is very helpful. I'm developing my English skills - step by step. 🙂

  • @joanasabado5932
    @joanasabado5932 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much, I finally get it. I was confused about this before until I saw your video. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work:)

  • @r.nshukla5539
    @r.nshukla5539 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you very much honourable Sir !Your excellent effort for teaching students is admirable .God bless you Sir !

  • @imunstoppable2394
    @imunstoppable2394 2 роки тому +4

    I made only one mistake:) It's great. I've been learning English for about two years also I haven't gone to any courses yet,only by myself. Now,I can figure out natives. I really need to improve my listening greatly.

  • @sirihkuning6225
    @sirihkuning6225 2 роки тому +5

    Nice exercise. I love the explanation. It helps me alot to understand the differences.😀😘

  • @English_quiztime
    @English_quiztime 2 роки тому +2

    Great effort in putting together the content quizzes and explanations
    .Thanks

  • @smoothstate
    @smoothstate 2 роки тому +1

    Probably the best explanation ever

  • @amina7686
    @amina7686 2 роки тому +2

    Quite useful!!! Thank you for your efforts in creating such an informative video. Bless you!

  • @laurahernando5389
    @laurahernando5389 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Соломеннаяшляпа-символвеликого

    Thank you, now I've realized the difference between past simple and present perfect

  • @dianaep.s.1929
    @dianaep.s.1929 2 роки тому +3

    Hello dear teachear. Thanks for this lesson. I've done well all the questions. I've made great progress in English since I knew you! Thanks 🌺😊💖

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому

      Hello, Diana. Glad to hear your progress.

    • @satsumamoon
      @satsumamoon 2 роки тому

      Since I've known you.

    • @dianaep.s.1929
      @dianaep.s.1929 2 роки тому

      @@satsumamoon Hello. Thanks for your opinion but my sentence isn't wrong because the main verb is a present perfect tense and the clause beginning with since is in the past simple because it indicates the moment something started and has continued until now. Another example, Susan has been living in London since she was eight.
      I hope you can understand what I mean.
      Thanks. 🌼

    • @satsumamoon
      @satsumamoon 2 роки тому

      I'm a conscientious native speaker. I would suggest that you seek confirmation/verification from other sources .

  • @alexanigiri8395
    @alexanigiri8395 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much for your excellent lesson.

  • @divyataneja900
    @divyataneja900 Рік тому +1

    I haven't spoken to him about the car yet is correct answer❣️❣️😍😍👌

  • @samriddhidamani8876
    @samriddhidamani8876 Рік тому +1

    absolutely loved the explanation!!

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Рік тому +1

      I'm thrilled to hear that you absolutely loved the explanation in the video! Understanding the difference between the Past Simple and Present Perfect can sometimes be challenging, but it's crucial for effective communication in English.
      Clear and informative explanations are invaluable in making complex concepts easier to comprehend. It's wonderful that the video provided you with a thorough understanding of the topic and helped clarify any confusion you may have had.
      Remember to apply what you've learned in your own language practice to solidify your understanding further. With continued practice and exposure to real-life examples, you'll become even more confident in using the Past Simple and Present Perfect correctly.
      If you have any more questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to seek additional resources or ask for assistance. Keep up the enthusiasm for learning, and may your English skills continue to flourish!

  • @tammytsang3487
    @tammytsang3487 2 роки тому +2

    No mistakes. Thank you for this test especially the explanation.

  • @lachicademil
    @lachicademil 2 роки тому +2

    I really like this content. You just explain it clearly and concisely😊😊

  • @Sumeet-Kumar12486
    @Sumeet-Kumar12486 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot. ✍️

  • @divyataneja900
    @divyataneja900 Рік тому +1

    I,ve worked her since last year .answer is worked ❣️❣️

  • @divyataneja900
    @divyataneja900 Рік тому +1

    I received the letter a few days ago .👌👌❣️

  • @anne-marielocoge7570
    @anne-marielocoge7570 2 роки тому +4

    I 've lived in Dunkirk since november 2012

  • @EnglishMadeEasy369
    @EnglishMadeEasy369 2 роки тому +1

    I've scored cent percent. It's quite interesting. Thanks, from India.

  • @mizba512
    @mizba512 2 роки тому +5

    Sir please after giving the correct answer, explain a little bit about the answer ...

  • @ThanhTran-zd4od
    @ThanhTran-zd4od 2 роки тому +1

    Live and learn. Thank you so very much! This’s awesome. I really appreciate. 👍💕👍💕

  • @Ryostg
    @Ryostg Рік тому +1

    I made all right - 12/12. Thank you.

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Місяць тому

      Wow, amazing job! 🎉 12/12 is fantastic! You're really nailing it! Thank you for sharing, and keep up the great work! 😊👏

  • @stuardcontrerasovalle9035
    @stuardcontrerasovalle9035 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your test.

  • @nadiyanadi182
    @nadiyanadi182 2 роки тому +4

    I've got 12/12, happy for this score, in fact i'm quite good on grammar english, your are very good teacher seeing a very good summary from you 👍👍

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому +1

      😘

    • @wiselychosenname2867
      @wiselychosenname2867 2 роки тому +1

      Your are sounds wrong to me

    • @Louclark54
      @Louclark54 2 роки тому

      @@wiselychosenname2867 yes, it should’ve been “You’re which is a contraction of ‘You are’

  • @divyataneja900
    @divyataneja900 Рік тому +1

    I ve known sue since she was born .👌❣️

  • @teekey1754
    @teekey1754 2 роки тому +2

    I've noticed that "forgot" is used often instead of "have forgotten".

  • @m1lst3r89
    @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +1

    8 out of 12. Gotta improve myself. The questions from 6 to 10 were tricky.

  • @cartmanandkyle
    @cartmanandkyle 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve learned new English today

  • @arnakkazaryan3454
    @arnakkazaryan3454 Рік тому +1

    can you please explain why in 1:47 right answer is b?

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Рік тому

      Certainly! In the given sentence, "He's home now," the use of the present perfect tense is suitable. Here's why option b) "He's come back." is the correct choice:
      The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present moment. In this case, the action is "coming back" and the present moment is indicated by the phrase "now."
      By using "He's come back," we convey that the action of coming back happened in the past, and the person is currently in the state of being at home. The word "now" emphasizes the connection to the present moment.
      On the other hand, option a) "He came back." uses the past simple tense, which indicates an action that occurred and ended in the past. It doesn't convey the connection to the present moment that is implied by the word "now" in the original sentence.
      Therefore, to accurately capture the sense of the present moment and the action of coming back in the past, option b) "He's come back." is the most appropriate choice when considering the present perfect tense.

    • @arnakkazaryan3454
      @arnakkazaryan3454 Рік тому +1

      @@EnglishTestBlog thank you so much

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Рік тому

      @@arnakkazaryan3454 Any time!

  • @shimaaaah
    @shimaaaah 11 місяців тому +1

    12/12
    THANKS FOR SHARING VIDEO
    IM FROM IRAN

  • @mavitimsah9143
    @mavitimsah9143 2 роки тому +1

    0:40 I'm in Istanbul and thanks to god for that! Istanbul is awesome. If you want to visit some historical places, Istanbul is ideal for you!

  • @toonwachi600
    @toonwachi600 2 роки тому +2

    10/12
    Thanks a lot! ♥️

  • @ilovancristian
    @ilovancristian 2 роки тому +1

    Helpful!

  • @elisaas9191
    @elisaas9191 2 роки тому +2

    to answer the thumbnail: i forgor 💀

  • @musharrafaminboeva9279
    @musharrafaminboeva9279 2 роки тому +1

    12/10 thank you😚🥰

  • @vadzimaleksandrovic337
    @vadzimaleksandrovic337 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for uploading 👍
    Pretty useful ✌️✊❤️
    Vitaņi ź Biełarùsi ☘️🌻🗡️
    Greetings from Belaruś 🏳️🚩🏳️

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Рік тому +1

      You're very welcome, Vadzim! 👍 We're thrilled to hear that you found the upload pretty useful. ✌️✊❤️ Sending warm greetings back to you from around the world, all the way to Belarus! 🏳️🚩🏳️ May your days be filled with positivity and prosperity. ☘️🌻🗡️😊

    • @vadzimaleksandrovic337
      @vadzimaleksandrovic337 Рік тому

      @@EnglishTestBlog thank you for really warm wishes 👍
      The same to 'ur country 💐🤲

  • @SonGojit456
    @SonGojit456 2 роки тому +1

    I mean English is like My First Language But English Even Though I was Born As a Citizen of The United States of Indian Descent 🇮🇳At Home We Speak Telugu It is my and our Mother Tongue.

  • @englishwithnadin259
    @englishwithnadin259 2 роки тому +1

    All of my answers are correct!!!

  • @ВячеславКадыров-у7ь

    Why "Hi's come back" , not ' he's came back '?? If the second variant the Present Perfect,we must use the third form of verb(came)!!!

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому

      Please note that we use 'past participle after 'have or has' and the past participle of come is 'come' not came.
      present simple I / you / we / they come
      he / she / it comes
      past simple: came
      past participle: come
      -ing form: coming

  • @พันธุ์ศักดิ์ศิริเลิศ

    Thank you.

  • @TheSpeculativeDoodl
    @TheSpeculativeDoodl 2 роки тому +2

    Sometimes language can be cool and helpful, other times it can be a confusing dumpster fire.

  • @carolynwoodman1734
    @carolynwoodman1734 2 роки тому +1

    Full marks. Yippee.

  • @mimifahad7088
    @mimifahad7088 2 роки тому +2

    That was a good one

  • @alexdwn4149
    @alexdwn4149 2 роки тому +1

    10/12. Got a mistake in 2 and 12 question ))

  • @williamssharon3908
    @williamssharon3908 2 роки тому +1

    That's a very good lesson! I got 💯! 😂

  • @cartmanandkyle
    @cartmanandkyle 2 роки тому +2

    Could you make another video like this one please?

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, of course! Our next video is about the difference between "if" and "whether".

  • @honeytherat2017
    @honeytherat2017 2 роки тому +1

    Either way you will be understood.

  • @sonakshitiwarisonakshi5044
    @sonakshitiwarisonakshi5044 2 роки тому +4

    I got 11out of 12🤗

  • @yata_yata
    @yata_yata 2 роки тому +3

    deep in we all know the correct one is "i forgor 💀"

  • @eagleshot2898
    @eagleshot2898 2 роки тому +2

    Can I ask if present perfect and present perfect continuous is the same?

    • @turkeylegs3907
      @turkeylegs3907 2 роки тому +2

      Present perfect is more general, and present continuous indicates that something is currently ongoing

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  25 днів тому +1

      Great question! The present perfect and present perfect continuous are related but have different uses:
      Present Perfect: It’s used to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or actions that have an effect on the present. For example, 'I have finished my homework.' (The action is complete.)
      Present Perfect Continuous: It’s used to talk about actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have just finished. It emphasizes the duration of the action. For example, 'I have been studying for two hours.' (The action is ongoing or recently finished, and the focus is on the time spent doing it.)
      So, they’re not the same, but both connect the past with the present. Hope that clears it up! 😊

  • @sambaththun6964
    @sambaththun6964 2 роки тому +1

    3:40 I'm confusing, why he said Past Perfect?

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому

      I'm so sorry. That's the correct version: The past simple is used when we describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past, whereas the present perfect is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present time.

  • @tahaismail5030
    @tahaismail5030 2 роки тому +4

    Ta very much.

  • @meyiotn8575
    @meyiotn8575 2 роки тому +4

    I’m a native english speaker and still managed to slip up on a couple of these 💀💀

  • @williamssharon3908
    @williamssharon3908 2 роки тому +1

    I think that #6 could either be a or b.

  • @abdihalimyusufmohamed8903
    @abdihalimyusufmohamed8903 2 роки тому +1

    In question 2,7, both are possible. It depends on the speaker's intention.

  • @divyataneja900
    @divyataneja900 Рік тому +1

    I ,ve always wanted to go to istanbul.

    • @nivetha3716
      @nivetha3716 6 місяців тому

      Hey can u explain this?
      Why can't we use i always wanted to go to istanbul

  • @lalimima8722
    @lalimima8722 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you are you sn American teacher?

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  11 місяців тому

      You're welcome! 😊 While I'm here to assist, we also have teachers from various places, including the USA. 🌎🍎 Feel free to ask anything, and we'll do our best to help you on your learning journey! 🚀📚 #GlobalSupport 🌟😊

  • @mdgufran5079
    @mdgufran5079 Рік тому +1

    Q2-B

  • @emolpermonke
    @emolpermonke 2 роки тому +1

    The thumbnail: i forgor 💀

  • @สุมิตราเอี่ยมโสภา

    ❤😀

  • @elielson6094
    @elielson6094 2 роки тому +1

    What's the difference between "did you ever visit Paris"? and "have you ever visited Paris"?

  • @mdgufran5079
    @mdgufran5079 Рік тому +1

    I 've worked here since last year

  • @CyberSlayer4
    @CyberSlayer4 2 роки тому +3

    10/12

  • @rajagopalan8798
    @rajagopalan8798 2 роки тому +1

    "I've put on several kilos in the last month." .
    I think the sentence must be
    " I've put on several kilos since last month"

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  27 днів тому

      Great observation! 😊 Both sentences can be correct, but they have slightly different meanings:
      'I’ve put on several kilos in the last month' refers to the period up until now, emphasizing the entire time span from the beginning of the month to today.
      'I’ve put on several kilos since last month' is also correct, but it focuses more on the point in time after last month until now.
      Both are valid, but the choice depends on what you want to emphasize. Thanks for pointing that out! Keep up the great work! 👍

  • @qwertyuiop.lkjhgfdsa
    @qwertyuiop.lkjhgfdsa 2 роки тому +1

    The only things I know are that past present and future exist and that past progressive is a thing

  • @IsraIsra-bu1ve
    @IsraIsra-bu1ve 3 місяці тому +1

    I answered 11 of 12, and I was still confused by the first question, as I did not understand it

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  3 місяці тому

      Great job on answering 11 out of 12, Isra! For the first question, it can be tricky. The key is that 'a few days ago' refers to a specific time in the past, which is why 'received' is the correct answer. If you still have any doubts, feel free to ask! 😊

  • @kanggratisanchannel5229
    @kanggratisanchannel5229 2 роки тому +2

    just added: five minutes ago
    e.x
    I went to the mosque with my family five minutes ago

  • @painkiller7492
    @painkiller7492 2 роки тому +1

    Better question: "Who Is Peter?"

  • @wspidey.
    @wspidey. 2 роки тому +4

    What's Peter's mobile number?
    I'm sorry, i forgor 💀

  • @dualipareal8251
    @dualipareal8251 2 роки тому +1

    I failed 3, what's that mean?

  • @techwizard8214
    @techwizard8214 2 роки тому +1

    "I've put on several kilos in the last month". Isn't that an action completed in the past? Can we still use present perfect there?

    • @Ryostg
      @Ryostg Рік тому

      If there is a phrase "last" it is for Simple Past.

    • @techwizard8214
      @techwizard8214 Рік тому

      @@Ryostg so we can't use present perfect right?

    • @Ryostg
      @Ryostg Рік тому

      @@techwizard8214 Yes. Every sentence with "last" pharse is Simple Past. Last month, last night, last summer...etc, but if there are both "since" and "last" in the same sentence it is Present Perfect, Eg "I've worked here since last year" it's in the question number one.

    • @techwizard8214
      @techwizard8214 Рік тому

      @@Ryostg thank you for clarification. I really suck at english writing. Any suggetions to improve drastically?

    • @Ryostg
      @Ryostg Рік тому

      @@techwizard8214 I think the best way to improve writing skill is to learn more deeply about the grammar, you can start by mastering the 12 tenses. It is very useful to upgrade our writing skill for academic, essay, formal article or business purpose. I'm still learning by the way.

  • @animemes3112
    @animemes3112 2 роки тому +1

    I got to mistakes 😅😅😅😅✌️

  • @chefboiarby304
    @chefboiarby304 2 роки тому +1

    2:10 I forgor 💀

  • @ВладимирВишняков511
    @ВладимирВишняков511 2 роки тому +1

    Переведите ему: номер в телефоне посмотри.

  • @bebegel2280
    @bebegel2280 2 роки тому +2

    I forgot💀

  • @jannatulferdousanika7922
    @jannatulferdousanika7922 2 роки тому +2

    I've got 9/12.

  • @annaderchanskaya2480
    @annaderchanskaya2480 2 роки тому +1

    There is a mistake in explanation. The Present Perfect is called the Past Perfect

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому +1

      I'm so sorry. That's the correct version: The past simple is used when we describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past, whereas the present perfect is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present time.

  • @g.b.7885
    @g.b.7885 2 роки тому +1

    11/12 😅

  • @vlad4k5
    @vlad4k5 2 роки тому +1

    11/12

  • @HiturMan-nn5pc
    @HiturMan-nn5pc 2 роки тому +3

    i forgor 💀

  • @applejuiceman
    @applejuiceman 2 роки тому +2

    No, the real answer is “I forgor 💀”

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  2 роки тому

      The correct answer is "I've forgotten." because it has connection with the present.

  • @fernandarodrigues5556
    @fernandarodrigues5556 2 роки тому +1

    8/12

  • @СамсунгСамсунг-е8ы8н

    You know my number, don't you?

  • @haroonmushtaq1287
    @haroonmushtaq1287 2 роки тому +1

    I've got 8/12... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @olimjontoshboyev8790
    @olimjontoshboyev8790 Рік тому +1

    12/11

    • @EnglishTestBlog
      @EnglishTestBlog  Місяць тому

      Wow, Olimjon! We’d love to see you score even higher next time! Keep up the great work! 🎉

  • @hio1631
    @hio1631 2 роки тому +1

    it should be “i forgor”