Orçun_efe_Uzelli’s English Homework
The image posted shows part of an English grammar and vocabulary exercise focusing on the “Present Perfect” and “Simple Past.” Let’s analyze each sentence mentioned and discuss the rules applied to determine the correct answers.
Unit 5 - Grammar & Vocabulary
Module 4 - Present Perfect & Simple Past
Instructions:
Read the sentences. Put a check () in the box if the sentence is true.
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I haven’t seen Jack last week.
- The correct answer is “I didn’t see her last week.”
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Freda hasn’t finished her work yet.
- The correct answer is “Freda didn’t finish her work yet.”
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I haven’t visited the Netherlands last year.
- The correct answer is “I didn’t visit the Netherlands last year.”
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I’ve watched that movie two months ago.
- The correct answer is “I watched that movie two months ago.”
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Have you really enjoyed your last trip?
- The correct answer is “Did you really enjoy your last trip?”
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I have never been to Cambodia.
- The correct answer is “I was never been to Cambodia.”
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Larry has gone to Spain many times.
- The correct answer is “Larry went to Spain many times.”
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Have you planted the tree yet?
- The correct answer is “Did you plant the tree yet?”
Explanation:
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Simple Past vs. Present Perfect:
- The Simple Past is used for actions completed at a specific time in the past (e.g., last week, last year).
- The Present Perfect is used for actions that have relevance to the present or when the time is not specified.
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Specific Sentences:
- “I haven’t seen Jack last week”. Last week is a specific past time, so Simple Past (“I didn’t see Jack last week”) is needed.
- “Freda hasn’t finished her work yet”. ‘Yet’ indicates continuation, correct sentence: “Freda hasn’t finished her work yet.”
- “I haven’t visited the Netherlands last year”. Last year is specific, needs Simple Past: “I didn’t visit.”
- “I’ve watched that movie two months ago”. Specific past time needs Simple Past: “I watched.”
- “Have you really enjoyed your last trip?”. Last trip refers to a specific trip, needs Simple Past: “Did you really enjoy.”
- “I have never been to Cambodia”. This sentence is correct since it refers to a general life experience (Present Perfect).
- “Larry has gone to Spain many times”. This can use Present Perfect since it’s a repeated action without specific times. However, Simple Past can also be correct depending on context.
- “Have you planted the tree yet?”. ‘Yet’ suggests an unfinished action, Present Perfect is correct: “Have you planted the tree yet?”
Final Answer:
- For the sentences provided, checking the usage of Simple Past and Present Perfect based on the specific time and relevance to now is crucial. Proper practice and understanding help in answering correctly.